Manager, Indirect Sourcing Media CMI, L'Oréal Operations

About the role

The Sourcing Manager for Media & CMI will take charge of a significant portfolio (~$1Bn spend), reporting to the Head of Media & CMI Sourcing in our Hudson Yards office. You'll partner closely with our CDMO, Media, CMI, and Finance teams to implement sourcing strategies that drive value and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute local sourcing strategies for the Media and CMI categories, preparing RFPs, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and managing spend across all initiatives.
• Serve as a key contact for our Media and CMI teams, co-owning agency relationships and championing the integration of AI and tech solutions to optimize our return on investment.
• Lead contract negotiations, manage key supplier relationships, and drive strategic projects from roadmap to implementation, ensuring we partner with best-in-class vendors.

Requirements

• A strong analytical mind and the ability to influence key decisions.
• Proven experience in a strategic sourcing or procurement role, with a strong understanding of category management.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills to build partnerships and lead discussions.
• Strong project management and analytical capabilities to manage complex initiatives.
• Expertise in Strategic Sourcing principles, from market analysis to contract execution.
• An innovative, out-of-the-box mindset and a collaborative, team-player spirit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economy, Engineering, Data Analytics, Marketing, Media category expertise or related discipline; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and autonomy.
• Driven personality with a flair for negotiation and a curiosity for innovation.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $98,400 - $140,200 (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 (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: $98,400 - $140,200 (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)