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Job Summary
Position Title : Senior Buyer
Location:Shanghai - China
Reports to :Director Global Retail Procurement
Direct Reports:N/A
Scope / Brands :All brands ABOUT COTY
ABOUT PROCUREMENT
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 THE ROLE
We are seeking a Senior Retail Buyer to play a pivotal role in shaping Cotys in-store brand experiences worldwide.
In this role you will strategically source and deliver retail materials
and activations from GWP and uniforms and collateral. Ensuring every touchpoint reflects our brand standards while optimizing cost and quality. You will collaborate with Global MMS and Marketing teams to bring innovative ideas to life on a global scale driving both efficiency and impact in our retail execution.
Working with key stakeholders:
- Central stakeholders across functions/ MARKETING / MMS/ CCO/ FINANCE / SUPPLY
-Other indirect global category leads
Reporting to Director Global Retail Procurement your responsibilities will include:
-Category lead: Gather information on suppliers and business needs to build Coty GWP Uniform and collateral Global strategy.
-Contribute to Value Creation: Assist in identifying cost-effective sustainable solutions for each category while enabling faster-to-market execution and delivering measurable impact
-Supplier relationships: Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers to drive innovation performance and long-term business value.
-Category Capability & Skill Development: Lead initiatives to upskill colleagues on category strategy including defining expected ROI and target cost per item while continuously enhancing your own Procurement expertise and decision-making.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead Global Category Strategy: Develop and implement retail category strategies across markets incorporating sourcing tariffs local risks innovation opportunities and vendor/cost targets.
Drive Value Creation: Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives and value opportunities ensuring measurable impact on category performance.
Manage Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships to deliver innovation performance and long-term business value.
Oversee Sourcing & Contracts: Lead supplier negotiations and contract management to ensure alignment with global category strategy and timely resolution of business issues.
Analyze Market & Category Data: Gather and interpret market competitor and industry insights to inform strategy and support decision-making.
Ensure Compliance: Adhere to Cotys Data Privacy Information Security policies and Code of Conduct in all procurement activities.
WHAT YOULL BRING
68 years of experience in Procurement preferably in Retail Marketing or Merchandising categories.
Strong analytical project management and negotiation skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
Degree in Business Engineering or a related field.
Fluent in English; other languages a plus.
Key competencies and demonstrated skills:
Result oriented hands-on individual with solid track record
Robust team player / leader experienced in collaborating with global remote teams of different maturity and seniority
Outstanding project management capabilities
Strong analytical skills and strategic mindset
Proficiency in Microsoft suite is a must: Excel / PowerPoint in particular
Proven Influencing Negotiation Communication and Presentation skills
Business Acumen and Interpersonal savvy
Knowledge of the Retail Sector is a plus at least in Indirect procurement.
Mobility for travelling
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!
For additional information about Coty Inc. please visit services or offers from recruitment agencies or intermediaries will not be responded to.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- HR Sourcing
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
- Materials Management
- Manufacturing
- MRP
- Contracts
About Company
We are one of the world's largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, hair color and styling, skin and body care.
