Associate Manager, Purchasing
LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics•Jersey City, NJ
•$85,000 - $105,000•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a proactive and business-oriented procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing. This role will play a critical part in driving value creation, supplier performance, operational efficiency, and procurement transformation across the organization. The ideal candidate combines strong negotiation and analytical capabilities with the ability to influence stakeholders, build supplier partnerships, and support business growth through strategic procurement practices.
Requirements
- 3-5 Years of Experience in purchasing or related field, ideally in beauty industry
- Strong analytical mindset with advanced data analysis capabilities
- Ability to transform complex spend data into actionable business insights
- Advanced Excel skills required; or similar analytics tools strongly preferred
- Able to build and maintain strong relationships both internally and externally through strong written and verbal communication
- The ability to work with integrity, a sense of trust and high level of motivation
Nice To Haves
- Experience with procurement reporting tools, ERP systems, and data visualization platforms is preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation of strategies to evolve procurement into a more strategic function.
- Support initiatives aimed at process simplification, automation, and the adoption of procurement best practices.
- Conduct initial analysis of spend data, supplier performance, and procurement trends to identify potential areas for optimization.
- Support efforts to increase spend under management and maintain sourcing governance standards.
- Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for assigned indirect procurement categories.
- Participate in end-to-end sourcing activities, including assisting with RFIs/RFPs, supporting negotiations, and contributing to supplier selection and contracting processes.
- Help identify cost optimization opportunities, ensuring alignment with quality, service, and business continuity requirements.
- Contribute to supplier consolidation and spend optimization initiatives under guidance.
- Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships HQ and across North America.
- Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, business reviews, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support the proper implementation and maintenance of contracts, compliance requirements, and procurement governance standards.
- Support risk mitigation and supplier sustainability initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and contribute to discussions with leadership teams as a representative of the procurement function.
- Prepare data-driven insights and conduct research on market intelligence to support business decision-making.
- Support internal teams in aligning purchasing strategies with operational and commercial priorities.
- Contribute to fostering innovation and scalability through engagement with suppliers.
Benefits
- Fresh and LVMH Sponsored Trainings and Workshops for Personal and Professional Development
- Opportunities for networking and building relationships with LVMH Community and Network
- Opportunities to join internal communities: DEIB Council, Sustainability Champions, LVMH Employee Resource Groups
- Free professional consultation, referrals and counseling through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free 24/7 confidential mental health support
- Flexible paid time off policy inclusive of Summer Fridays
- Fertility Services, Maternity and Newborn Support, Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance, including cryopreservation when part of fertility treatment
- Paid Parental Leave (Inclusive of Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Surrogacy) at eligibility
- Travel & lodging for those who can’t access care
- Back-up dependent Care and Tutoring
- Fresh In-Store Discounts and Gratis
- LVMH Group Friends and Family Sales across all divisions within LVMH: Wines and Spirits, Watches and Jewelry, Perfumes and Cosmetics, Fashion and Leather Goods, etc.
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits through Wage Works
- Additional Health Club Discounts, Sporting/Entertainment Ticket Discounts, Insurance Discounts (Pet, renters, home)
- Medical, dental and vision
- 401k with Company Match + Additional Employer Contribution at eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
