Director, Sourcing

e.l.f. Beauty • Los Angeles, CA

20d • $155,000 - $185,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Director to join our dynamic, fast-paced team. As Director, you will play a critical role in leading and executing new product launches, post development optimization, and supplier strategies across e.l.f. beauty’s multi-brand portfolio. You will drive supplier strategy, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and innovation across global categories This role will build strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders across various functions and global regions. Success requires someone who can challenge the status quo, push partners to operate at our speed, and build systems that scale as we expand into new categories and geographies.

Requirements

• BA or BS required
• 8-10+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Supplier Management, or Procurement, with 3-5+ years in sourcing is required, ideally within the beauty industry
• Strong leadership and people management with a track record of building teams.
• Rich experience working with contract manufacturers and packaging suppliers, with a focus on partnership and relationship building
• High degree of financial and analytical aptitude a must, with a strong attention to detail
• Excellent influence and negotiating skills
• Able to work in fast-paced environments and prioritize competing demands
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on cross-functional problem solving
• Must be team-oriented, responsive, comfortable collaborating and decision making across internal and external teams globally
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to handle various situations, multiple priorities, changing business needs
• Must have a mindset towards continuous improvement across new product development processes and supplier management

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Translate the overall vision into actionable team goals, fostering a high-performing environment and developing team members with varying levels of experience. Identify long-term challenges and opportunities for e.l.f. beauty globally, developing and advocating for sourcing strategies that create a sustainable competitive edge.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate and manage strong relationships with key strategic suppliers in the western hemisphere, serving as the primary point of contact for strategic discussions and complex negotiations. Secure favorable contractual agreements encompassing commercial terms, intellectual property, supply security, and business continuity plans.
• Innovation & Collaboration: Drive innovation by partnering with Asia Sourcing, R&D, Product Development, and Marketing strategy on internally vs., externally-led development.
• Global Alignment: Build a strong strategic network across the brands to ensure e.l.f. beauty has robust and diverse contract manufacturing and packaging supplier network to meet the diverse needs of each brand.
• Team Development & Performance: Manage and develop a team of diverse professionals, providing constructive feedback and fostering growth and autonomy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees