The Role:

With the new Procurement strategy in place, L'Occitane is on an exciting journey to accelerate growth and value creation. The APAC Procurement Manager is responsible for deploying the procurement strategy for Direct and Indirect categories across the Region. S/ he will lead the regional execution of the sourcing and supplier management strategy to maximize the received value from suppliers to make sure the company meets its growth, profitability & sustainability objectives.

Responsible for a procurement spend of approximately € +50 million across the regional affiliates (Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Thailand, and Australia). The scope is highly scattered between countries and categories, requiring a meticulous approach and strong stakeholder management skills.

This role will be part of the Group Procurement Leadership Team, where s/he will be actively taking part in strategic initiatives such as value creation through supplier partnerships and sustainability agenda. S/ he will be instrumental in motivating the stakeholders and suppliers and inspiring individuals to take part in this transformation.

What you will do:

• Design & execute the APAC procurement 3 years vision / strategy in line with business needs and stakeholders
• Drive APAC procurement performance & suppliers efficiency beyond cost (innovation, CSR, time to market,...)
• Manage and build strong relationships / partnerships with key internal stakeholders (business reviews) & strategic suppliers
• Assess Supplier service level and Continuous improvement plan for suppliers in charge
• Get involved or provide advice for key strategic negotiations
• Ensure the alignment & recognition by finance of indirect procurement savings
• Provide regular reporting of procurement KPI’s
• Lead the APAC procurement team in close interaction with the Global Direct & Indirect procurement Directors
• Provide key information about market / commodity evolution, new technology, … risks and opportunities
• Extend service to newly acquired brands (if launch in APAC)
• Procurement CSR focus as L’Occitane is BCorp certified:
• CSR suppliers’ performance is a critical element to be considered when selecting a supplier (Ensure Suppliers comply with Code of Business Conduct…)
• Being able to monitor and report Suppliers CSR performance using the Company reporting tools
• Suppliers’ CSR risk management
• Carbon footprint reduction projects management

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or in business administration or related field. Ideally with a Post Graduate degree in procurement
• 8+ years of experience in procurement
• The successful candidate has accrued knowledge in a best-in-class FMCG or cosmetics organization and has had significant global exposure to Indirect (IT, operations, marketing, …)
• Experience in strategy implementation in a matrix organization
• Proven track record in contributing to a new organization set up in a complex and matrix organization
• Strategic vision & Excellence in Ececution
• Good at using extensively Excel and Database management
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English

What we offer:

• Be part of a growing international beauty group, with the latest acquisitions our portfolio consists of 8 brands.
• A multinational working environment with internal mobility opportunities.
• Monthly staff engagement and sustainability activities.
• Attractive discretionary bonus.
• Quarterly free and monthly discounted products.
• Annual leaves, birthday leave and Relaxing days off (one every 2 months)
• Flexible Work arrangements including flexible working hours and work from home.
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance.
• Maternity Leave (up to 20 weeks fully paid) and paternity leave (up to 12 weeks fully paid).

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L’OCCITANE is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that factors relating to its employees’ ability to perform workplace responsibilities, and to develop in their employment, are the only ones considered in the decisions about their career with L’OCCITANE.

Building a more diverse and inclusive organisational culture is one of the ways we cultivate change.

This involves building an inclusive workplace that makes our people feel:

• safe from any sort of discrimination or harassment
• respected and valued for who they are as individuals.
• We recruit competent and positive minded people who share our core values entrepreneurship, team spirit, leading by example and authenticity and our commitment to sustainability.

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