Sr. Manager, Sourcing

ILIA, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

8h•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Sourcing plays a critical role in protecting and advancing ILIA’s gross margin, vendor relationships, contractual protections and sustainability commitments during a period of continued growth and operational complexity. As one of three roles on a high-impact Sourcing team, this position is central to ensuring that our product launches and cost structures support both near-term business needs and long-term brand strategy. This requires not only strong technical expertise in sourcing, contracts, and cost management, but also a high degree of professionalism, discernment, and communication skills to influence decision-making at the highest levels of the organization. This role is hybrid and open to candidates based in Southern California. This role will report to one of our offices—Century City, CA or Laguna Beach, CA—once a week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field
7+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in the cosmetics or personal care industry
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop a team
In depth knowledge of cosmetic production processes and sustainability practices
Exceptional written and oral communication with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels

Responsibilities

Manage COGs and Margin analyses for multiple launch programs while protecting global gross margins in accordance with the published sourcing strategies
Successfully negotiate product pricing and tooling contracts to achieve cost savings and maintain budget
Report monthly/yearly tariff reconciliation and cost increase roll-forwards to finance
Identify and promote sustainable sourcing practices and materials in alignment with company's goals
Negotiate various vendor and program agreements such as forecast agreements, exclusivity agreements, IP agreements, and R&D agreements
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure product availability, production agility and sustainability standards
Maintain accurate records of supplier performance and cross-functional sentiment to support corrective actions and end-of-year supplier performance scorecards

Benefits

$100,000- $120,000 annually
Bonus Opportunity
Health Benefits - 100% employer-paid medical, dental & vision coverage
Flex Time Off - No cap on personal time off and paid company holidays
Seasonal Flex Days - Flexible scheduling to enjoy extra time under the sun during the Spring & Summer season
Parental Leave - Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
401(k) - Save for your future with a 401(k) with a company match
Flexibility & Wellness Stipends - Monthly stipends to support remote work & self-care
Hybrid Work Model - Find your flow, working from home or from one of our offices
ILIA Products - Quarterly stipend to replenish your favorite products and try new ones