Overview

We are a people-powered beauty ecosystem, leveraging unique & engaging online & offline experiences as well as consumer participation to fuel our growth.  In 10 years, we have built an iconic brand that has revolutionized how consumers, & how the industry, think of beauty. The foundational DNA of our brand is resonant across generations, timeless, & ripe for building upon. Our next step is to bring Glossier to more people in more places.  We are inclusive, customer-devoted, curious, courageous, discerning, & results-driven.

The Sourcing Manager will support sourcing & procurement strategies for Glossier, ensuring operational excellence, cost efficiency, & resiliency. This role will report directly to the Sr. Director of Product Operations. The Sourcing Manager will foster a robust spirit of collaboration with its internal partners in Quality, Program Management & Supply Chain as well as cross-functional product partners in Product Development, Packaging Developing, Creative, Marketing & Finance. The primary responsibilities of this leader will be to identify & maintain high-quality vendor partnerships that support the overall values & business objectives of Glossier for our finished goods & packaging solutions.This individual will partner with the Sr. Director of Product Ops to act as the internal champions for cost savings, margin & process improvements. 

Six Month Expectations 

• Track & analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate supplier performance & ensure consistent achievement of quality, cost, delivery & customer service targets.
• Regularly assess suppliers for their lead time adherence, & work with the Supply Chain team to clearly define date fields, & ensure the measurement is fair & accurate. 
• Work closely with our Data team to ensure key inputs are maintained & updated in our respective planning systems.  
• Champion the newly revised vendor onboarding process in partnership with the Product & Packaging Development teams. 
• In partnership with the Sr. Director of Product Ops & cross-functional leads, facilitate Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with strategic suppliers with a focus on stronger supplier relationships & accountability.
• Support global sourcing strategies to enhance supply chain resiliency & mitigate geopolitical risk.
• Drive cost savings initiatives through supplier negotiations & optimizing operational efficiencies. 
• Partner with Product Development & Marketing teams to support innovation pipelines & deliver on-time, successful product launches.
• Collaborate with Operations & Quality teams to resolve issues & uphold product excellence. 

Twelve+ Month Expectations

• Monitor market trends, industry advancements, & supply chain risks to proactively identify opportunities & mitigate potential challenges.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, & financial reporting for sourcing-related activities.
• Champion sustainable sourcing practices that align with Glossiers commitment to social & environmental responsibility.

Qualifications 

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in sourcing or procurement within the beauty or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.
• Experience managing international supplier relationships.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, & supplier landscapes.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Proven negotiation skills & experience managing supplier contracts & partnerships.
• Experience driving cost savings initiatives & managing budgets.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, & make strategic recommendations.
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, & other supply chain management tools.

In accordance with the applicable law, the following represents a good faith estimate of the minimum & maximum compensation range for this position:

• The estimated annual pay range for this role is $85,000-$110,000
• There may be future opportunities for continued pay progression based on continued strong performance in the role.
• Full-time positions are also eligible for a competitive compensation & benefits package that include medical health insurance, 401K, equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units, Paid Time Off, Short Term & Long Term Disability leave, & a range of other benefits. Learn more at the Glossier Career page.

Compensation for the role will be determined based on permissible, non discriminatory factors such as a candidates qualifications, skills, & experience. 

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