About the position
Fresh is seeking a Manager of Purchasing to join our dynamic team in Jersey City, New Jersey. This role is pivotal in contributing to our sourcing strategy, particularly in collaboration with the Packaging Innovation team, which focuses on materials such as Metal & Plastic, Glass, and Cardboard. As a key partner, you will lead cost estimates for various design options and manage a competitive Request for Quotation process, ensuring that we select vendors that align with our global purchasing strategy. Your negotiation skills will be essential as you work to secure the best pricing conditions, taking into account the breakdown of component costs, technical specifications, and quality requirements. You will also be responsible for ensuring that all timelines and approved conditions are adhered to throughout the development process. In your first year, you will be expected to develop and propose improvements to our purchasing processes, aiming for a low carbon footprint while maintaining strong partnerships with our packaging vendors. This includes organizing innovation meetings with suppliers and managing compliance with agreement terms, including the Code of Conduct and Non-Disclosure Agreements. Your role will also involve leading negotiations with suppliers and collaborating closely with our teams in China. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in packaging materials, particularly in the beauty industry, and will be adept at managing complex projects and multiple priorities. You will need to possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. A self-starter mentality and a passion for the beauty industry are essential, as is the ability to think creatively and propose innovative solutions to enhance our purchasing processes.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the fresh sourcing strategy as a key partner to the Packaging innovation team.
- Lead cost estimates of different design options.
- Manage a competitive Request for Quotation process among vendor selections.
- Negotiate the best pricing conditions based on component price breakdown, technical specifications, and quality requirements.
- Ensure adherence to timelines and approved conditions throughout the development process.
- Suggest and achieve targeted project costs through supply chain cost optimization and product value analysis.
- Develop and propose improvements on purchasing processes to achieve a low carbon footprint.
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with Packaging Vendors.
- Organize Suppliers' innovation meetings.
- Manage agreement terms and compliance, including Code of Conduct and NDAs.
- Lead suppliers' negotiations.
Requirements
- 5 years of experience in purchasing or a related field, ideally in the beauty industry.
- Strong knowledge in Packaging (Metal & Plastic, Glass, Cardboard).
- Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity.
- Self-starter, driven for results.
- Capable of managing complex projects and multiple priorities.
- Excellent verbal, written communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Excellent planning and organization skills.
- Ability to work with integrity and a high level of motivation.
- Proven project management skills.
- Strong passion for the beauty industry.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with ERP systems.
- Familiarity with sustainability practices in purchasing.
Benefits
- Training & Development opportunities through Fresh and LVMH.
- Mental health support including free professional consultation and 24/7 confidential support.
- Comprehensive paid time off including Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays.
- Fertility services and paid parental leave.
- Fresh in-store discounts and LVMH group discounts.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401k with company match and additional employer contributions.
