Category Sourcing Manager - Upstream Packaging

As the Category Sourcing Manager - Upstream Packaging, SAPMENA & North Asia at L'Oral, you will play a crucial role in the Operations Sourcing department based in Mumbai. Your primary responsibility will involve being the global sourcing expert for your categories, which include raw materials, packaging, subcontracting, and augmented beauty products. You will be tasked with understanding the business needs, developing supplier partnerships, and reinventing ways of working in a responsible and innovative manner. Your key responsibilities will include conducting global market analysis, identifying internal and external experts, and collaborating with various stakeholders to analyze category needs on a global scale. You will work closely with worldwide and regional category managers, business teams, and L'Oral experts to build and validate worldwide category strategies. It will be your duty to ensure the successful implementation of these strategies through effective communication, project management, and supplier relationship management. In this dynamic role, you will have the opportunity to work with stakeholders from different divisions within L'Oral, as well as suppliers and organizations from around the world. You will be expected to manage supplier relationships, drive supplier performance improvements, mitigate risks within your portfolio, and identify market opportunities that align with L'Oral"s sustainability and competitiveness goals. To excel in this position, you should possess a minimum of 15 years of relevant working experience and demonstrate strong leadership skills to navigate complex projects and engage stakeholders effectively. Your ability to present results to top management, communicate clearly, and analyze data and market trends will be essential. Furthermore, your expertise in sourcing, risk management, contract negotiation, and team collaboration will be instrumental in driving the success of your category strategies. As an integral part of the L'Oral team, you are expected to embody key competencies such as innovation, strategic thinking, people development, integration, and entrepreneurship. Building strong relationships with internal teams such as Global Sourcing, Packaging, Product Development, and Manufacturing, as well as external stakeholders within the supplier ecosystem, will be critical to your success in this role. Travel may be required based on project demands, providing you with the opportunity to engage with stakeholders globally and contribute to the continuous improvement and budgeting exercises within the Operations Sourcing department at L'Oral. If you are passionate about driving innovation, leading strategic initiatives, and making a tangible impact within the beauty industry, this role offers an exciting opportunity to unleash your potential and thrive in a dynamic and diverse environment.,