Global Category Procurement Senior Manager - Retail

Global Category Procurement Senior Manager Retail

Amsterdam

At Coty Procurement we are at the heart of the Coty Turnaround leading the way towards regaining operational leadership and contributing to rediscovering growth.

We achieve this by delivering end-to-end sustainable value creation leveraging the power of our supplier network operating in a lean & agile fashion and driving stronger cooperation with key stakeholders.

Join the team that is making a tangible difference for the future of Coty participate to one of the biggest transformations in the industry driving and leveraging our culture of pride and performance!

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for a Global Retail Category manager to join our procurement team and help manage and coordinate around the globe. This role will see you building a cost efficient and flexible supply for several categories such as point of sales (permanent & temporary) gift with purchase and other in-store activities (c $150m) to deliver sustainable savings innovation and de-risk the practice to support growth and the overall Coty strategy. Our Retail space includes Retailer and own stores across the globe.

Your daily focus will be on building a strong long-term end-to-end plan for the categories and build close relationships with your counterparts working directly in the Regions and local markets:

• Central Senior stakeholders across functions
• EMEA Americas and APAC Retail Procurement leadership
• All countries Retail buyers
• Other indirect global category leads

Your main focus :

• Work closely with Senior stakeholders and Regional procurement teams to create and implement an effective medium and long term category strategy ensuring quality of service and cost effectiveness.
• Develop in-depth Category fact base from robust External sources and analyses (markets dynamics industry best practices innovations key players) and cost modelling.
• Build current and forward-looking Market / Industry intelligence.
• Build the overall Retail Categories Strategies inclusive of Regional sourcing Local Risk Management needs and Innovation Capabilities to best serve the local markets needs and objectives.
• Define the Value Opportunity roadmap and Implementation programs.
• Lead and/or Participate in global supplier negotiations through to contract award in line with Category Strategy and when necessary solve business issues.
• Enhance Supplier Relationships to yield superior value for Coty.
• Develop a Detailed understanding of the Data Privacy and Information Security policies and procedures and conduct all activities in accordance with these policies and procedures and the Coty Code of Conduct.

The team consists of Global Senior Procurement Director - Retail 2 Senior Procurement Manager and 1 Buyer and you will work closely together with Merchandising Sales and Regional Procurement Teams. All your colleagues are well experienced passionate individuals. Working in the team you feel supported and motivated to deliver results.

YOU ARE A COTY FIT

You like to be strategic and influence others. As Global Category Procurement Senior Manager you get energy from working in a fast-paced diverse and international environment. Other than that you:

• Have meaningful experience in Indirect Procurement preferably Marketing or Merchandising categories at least 7 years
• Experience in Strategy Planning and execution of a strategy is a must
• Experience in Procurement on a makeup category would be ideal beauty is a must
• Experience in working in an international environment and matrix organization
• Degree qualified preferably in Business Engineering Manufacturing or other relevant discipline.
• High degree of fluency of English is required
• Robust team player / leader experienced in collaborating with global remote teams of different maturity and seniority
• Outstanding project management capabilities
• Proven Influencing Negotiation Communication and Presentation skills

OUR BENEFITS

As our Global Category Procurement Senior Manager Retail some of the benefits you will receive are:

• Competitive salary based on your qualities and experience
• Attractive benefits package
• Terrific working location at Amsterdam Zuid
• A company restaurant that is accessible for all employers based in office.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

1. A telephone/online introductory meeting follows.
2. A first online/in-person interview
3. A second interview
4. You will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.

ABOUT COTY

Coty is one of the worlds largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance color cosmetics skincare and body care. At Coty we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Therefore we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate or employee and strive to be an open inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self. Join us in making over the world of beauty!

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