JUNIOR SOURCING BUYER - Marketing
Drive innovation and shape the future of beauty at L'Oréal! As a Junior Sourcing Buyer for Marketing, you'll play a key role in connecting L'Oréal UK & Ireland with cutting-edge suppliers and driving impactful purchasing strategies. Join our dynamic Procurement team and collaborate with stakeholders across the business to secure the best value, foster innovation, and contribute to the success of our iconic brands. If you're a passionate, results-oriented individual with a strong understanding of the FMCG landscape and a desire to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
* Market Analysis: Researching and analyzing market trends for new marketing technologies and services.
* Supplier Negotiation: Negotiating contracts and agreements with creative agencies, production companies, and other marketing suppliers.
* Collaboration: Working closely with internal brand teams to understand their needs and upcoming campaign requirements.
* Cost Optimization: Identifying cost-saving opportunities within the existing supplier base and exploring new sourcing strategies.
* Presentation & Communication: Presenting findings and recommendations to senior management and other stakeholders.
* Innovation: Brainstorming and developing innovative solutions to address marketing challenges and enhance campaign effectiveness.
* Supplier Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers.
WHO YOU ARE
* Organized & Detail-Oriented: Possessing strong organizational and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
* Passionate about Marketing: A genuine interest in the marketing landscape and a desire to stay ahead of industry trends.
* Strong Negotiator: Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively and secure favorable terms with suppliers.
* Proactive & Innovative: A proactive and solutions-oriented approach with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
* Team Player: Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and stakeholders.
* Effective Communicator: Confident and articulate in presenting findings and recommendations to various audiences.
* Driven by Results: A results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving key performance indicators.
WHAT WE OFFER
Our industry-leading award-winning benefits package shows how much we value our people. We know they're at the heart of L'Oréal's success, so we offer a fair and competitive package to help you thrive.
Enjoy perks like money-saving offers, free mortgage advice, share options and an enhanced pension plan. Love our brands? You'll get up to 60% off iconic names like YSL, CeraVe, Armani, Kiehl's and Garnier! Because health matters, we offer private medical and dental insurance, discounted gym memberships, and onsite mental health support. We also provide enhanced family leave for all and up to 4 weeks of paid fertility leave, so you can prioritize what matters most.
Learning is in our DNA at L'Oréal. We'll help you master your role, build skills, and access top-notch leadership programs and monthly expert talks. And there's lots more too!
WHO WE ARE
L'Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L'Oréal has devoted itself solely to 'Create beauty that moves the world'; it is now the industry world leader with €29 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet. Experience the excitement of agility to shape the future of beauty; where diversity and purpose come together to create meaningful impact.
HOW WE RECRUIT
At L'Oréal, we take pride in creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and their contributions are valued. When we recruit, hire, train, promote or engage in any other employment practice, we are committed to being an inclusive employer regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, socioeconomic status, medical condition or disability, or any other protected status. When we look for talent, we welcome difference - different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and perspectives. The beauty we find in our differences gives us the freedom to go beyond. That's the beauty of L'Oréal.
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