Director, Indirect Sourcing, Specialized Services

About the role

L’Oréal is seeking a highly experienced and ambitious leader with a proven ability to navigate complex business landscapes and influence executive decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess strategic sourcing expertise, stakeholder management skills, advanced negotiation abilities, and strong analytical and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute multi-year category strategies that enhance competitiveness, optimize costs, and ensure service quality across the US and Canada.
• Act as a key advisor to CFOs, General Counsels, and other senior leaders, building strong influence to anticipate business priorities and drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Lead high-stakes contract negotiations, manage key supplier relationships, and develop deep market intelligence to identify top-tier partners and innovative FinTech/LegalTech solutions.
• Translate global sourcing strategies for the North American market while proactively sharing regional insights to shape worldwide initiatives.

Requirements

• Strategic Sourcing: Expertise in developing and executing comprehensive sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories.
• Stakeholder Management: A proven ability to build relationships and influence senior leaders across a matrixed organization.
• Negotiation: Advanced skills in leading complex negotiations for service-level agreements and contracts.
• Analytical & Financial Acumen: Strong analytical capabilities to translate complex data into actionable strategy and manage financial performance.
• Leadership: The capacity to lead cross-functional teams and drive ambitious projects with autonomy and vision.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing specialized services such as Legal, Banking, and Tax.
• Experience in driving cost optimization and service quality improvements in similar roles.
• Strong understanding of legal and financial regulations relevant to the industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Effective stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive ambitious projects.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $126,900 - $184,000 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level).
• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan).
• Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home).
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance).
• Learning & Development Opportunities for Career Progression (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads).
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs.

Pay

Salary Range: $126,900 - $184,000 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level).

Schedule

Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home).