Sr. Sourcing Specialist

Who We Are Founded in 1963 by Mary Kay Ash with a bold mission to enrich women’s lives, Mary Kay has grown into one of the world’s most successful and enduring beauty brands. For more than 60 years, our people-first culture and commitment to innovation have powered our global success in skincare, color cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and fragrances. Our corporate teams spanning R&D, marketing, IT, manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, analytics, and more play a critical role in supporting millions of Independent Beauty Consultants across more than 35 markets worldwide. At Mary Kay, employees collaborate on meaningful work that drives real impact, fuels entrepreneurship, and advances science backed beauty. Guided by purpose, we are equally committed to sustainability, supporting women affected by cancer and domestic abuse, and inspiring future generations, all while offering rewarding careers with global reach and opportunities for growth. What We Offer Generous Paid Time Off 401K & Profit Sharing Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Free On-site Fitness Center & Health Clinic Tuition Reimbursement Employee Product Discounts About The Role Working without appreciable direction, supports the Purchasing Division as a procurement expert in packaging components. Identifies cost savings opportunities within assigned categories. May provide expertise to lower level staff. Responsibilities Plans, researches, and purchases $15-30 million in inventory in the most cost-effective manner while maintaining quality and supply flexibility. Effectively negotiates and/or implements initiatives that reduce Company costs and/or prevents annual cost increases by $250,000 to $500,000. Independently capable of highly complex negotiations including multi-year supply agreements, high dollar quality disputes, and legal disputes and partners with Legal on complex agreements and contracts. Acts independently and makes decisions consistent with the overall policies and objectives of the Manufacturing Group and the Purchasing Division. Updates management on an exception only basis and refers to management only on matters that involve a large amount of money or special circumstances. Occasionally challenges higher levels without hesitation and regularly contacts them to gain support and cooperation. Utilizing an advanced knowledge of the processes, cost pressure points, and supply evaluates supplier competence relative to others in the industry. Accountable for selecting suppliers who meet the cost, quality, and production requirements of Mary Kay Inc. Researches and selects reliable first, second, and third source suppliers to increase capacity, achieve a competitive pricing situation, and ensure supply of quality components, ingredients, jewelry, recognition items, contract formulas, contract packaging or turnkey contract manufacturing and distribution. Responsible for identifying and establishing full-service contract manufacturers in other countries to sustain core supply chain service to major international markets or those targeted for future growth. Responsible for interaction and problem resolution with suppliers such as resolving invoicing discrepancies, negotiating price, quality, and delivery, obtaining quotes, and expediting delayed shipments. Responsible for supplier correspondence, purchase orders, change orders, and scheduling supplier evaluation trips. Can and will go to top of supplier organization; working rapport with supplier executives; effectively engages supplier executives when needed. Leads and presses suppliers to apply new technology for improvements in Mary Kay Inc. purchases. Monitors and reacts to global supply and pricing trends. Pursues and investigates new project innovation and regularly executes alone. Leads a project involving other functions to completion and exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to a project. Works vertically and horizontally across the organization to strengthen…

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