Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials and fragrances aligned with business needs, cost targets, and supply risk mitigation. Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers in alignment with quality, commercial, and capacity requirements. Drive cost‑saving initiatives, contract negotiations, and long‑term supply agreements. Supplier Management Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers, including fragrance houses, chemical manufacturers and distribution agents. Conduct supplier performance evaluations covering quality, service, lead times, and compliance. Resolve supplier‑related issues proactively, ensuring continuity and reliability of supply. Operational Purchasing Oversee the end‑to‑end purchase cycle: requisitioning, purchase orders, confirmations, delivery tracking, and invoice resolution. Ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained to meet production plans while optimising working capital. Managing and reporting on stock levels and pricing. Collaborate closely with Production Planning to align lead times and safety stock levels. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner with R&D during new product development to source raw materials and fragrances that meet brief, regulatory, cost, and quality requirements. Work with Quality Assurance to address non‑conformances, COAs, documentation, and supplier audits. Qualifications Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Commerce, or related field (mandatory). Experience Minimum 5+ years managerial experience in Procurement, ideally within FMCG, cosmetics, personal care, or chemical industries. Proven experience managing raw materials, chemical components, or fragrance procurement. Strong negotiation and supplier management experience. Experience working with Syspro or similar ERP systems (Syspro advantageous). Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, analytics). Skills & Competencies Strong understanding of procurement principles and supply chain processes. Knowledge of cosmetic/personal care raw materials and fragrance industry. Financial and commercial acumen. Behavioural Competencies Strong leadership and people‑management capability. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement. Analytical, detail‑oriented, and structured thinker. Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities. Problem‑solving mindset with proactive decision‑making. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Material cost savings and year‑on‑year optimisation. Supplier service levels and on‑time delivery performance. Inventory health: stock availability, reduction of shortages/excess, write‑off minimisation. Procurement process efficiency and system accuracy.Supplier quality and compliance metrics. Support to NPD timelines and launches. #J-18808-Ljbffr