Travel Retail Worldwide Buyer

WHO WE ARE  

L’Oréal is present in 150 markets across five continents. For over a century, L’Oréal has been solely dedicated to “Creating beauty that moves the world”; today it is the #1 world leader in the sector with consolidated sales of over 41 billion euros. Together, we solve complex challenges on a massive scale, while remaining committed to making the world a more inclusive and better place for everyone and our planet. Experience the excitement of agility to shape the future of beauty, where diversity and purpose come together to create meaningful impact.  

At L’Oréal, we source from suppliers in various domains, ranging from raw materials to industrial equipment, and including marketing and general services. We rely on expert partners to meet the needs of our consumers and our teams. 

Join our Travel Retail team as a Worldwide Buyer based in Paris. 

YOUR MISSION 

This global role encompasses both direct and indirect sourcing for Travel Retail. You’ll manage direct sourcing for Travel Retail Exclusives (TREX), including packaging, co-packing, and accessories, destined for airports, downtown stores, e-commerce, and other travel retail channels. Additionally, you’ll oversee indirect sourcing worldwide, covering crucial areas such as business services, retail and promotions, IT, CMI, and marketing services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Analyzes the needs and manages the demand: collects, understands and challenges the needs of prescribers
• Guarantees the required functional level at the best costs (improves the cost model)
• Defines the purchasing strategy: organizes and brings together market knowledge elements, proposes action plans
• Increases the spend covered by sourcing: sets up supplier lists by category (PSL), makes them available on MyMarket, communicates them/manages communications
• Maximizes supplier relationships: defines and develops a supplier portfolio strategy, manages performance and analyzes P&Ls, provides clear feedback and monitors action plans, organizes Business Reviews of main suppliers
• Operates in accordance with the principles of internal control and legal rules
• Assesses and manages risks: applies the policy and risk management tools (Social Compliance, Anti-Corruption, Cybersecurity, etc.), proposes action plans, alerts relevant stakeholders
• Leads its network of stakeholders: provides the network with internal/external information, shares best practices, communicates/shares supplier information with its stakeholders.
• Drives performance and efficiency: builds, shares and verifies hypotheses for budget construction and trends
• Drives the continuous improvement of financial and non-financial KPIs
• Contributes (identifies, proposes, implements) to the group’s responsible sourcing policy (Inclusive sourcing, POS eco-design, Timber, CDP, Ecovadis, circular economy, reduction of carbon emissions, etc.)
• Supports the digitalization of purchasing such as run the purchasing portal
• Make purchasing a pillar of the organization, a contributor and contribution of value to the organization

WHO YOU ARE  

• Proven experience in the field of direct sourcing, packaging and contract manufacturing (experience in indirect purchasing is a plus) for the TREX activity
• Ability to listen & strength of proposal, to innovate and support change
• Strong appetite for financial issues and mastery of negotiation techniques
• Good knowledge of the Pack office tool, and strong sensitivity with IS
• Good knowledge of the MySourcing tool, and MyMarket for Indirect Sourcing
• Management of priorities and complexity
• Ability to work in a team, good communication, ability to unite and take a step back
• Sense of internal and external customer
• A fluent level of English

ABOUT THE PERKS 

Beyond creating beauty products, L’Oréal provides a rewarding and enriching experience for its employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance.

Here’s a glimpse of what awaits you:

• Make a Difference

Contribute to L’Oréal For the Future commitments and be a part of a sustainable future

• Career Growth

Personalized career pathways with opportunities for development within Operations and beyond

• Work-Life Balance

Additional paid leave options and flexibility to work from home

• Financial Well-being

Competitive salary, participation and profit-sharing scheme

• Employee Perks

Subsidized cafeteria, discounted products, continuous learning resources, health and well-being programs, concierge services

Are you ready to design the future of beauty at L’Oréal? Apply now!

NEXT STEPS 

Once you have applied, here is what you can expect:

1. To receive an answer shortly after your application.
2. If your CV is selected, you will have an interview with one of our recruiters.
3. You will then have a few rounds of technical discussions as part of the overall process.

If you have had the opportunity to meet with a recruiter and we are unable to proceed with your application, you can expect a response soon after with constructive feedback. We greatly appreciate the time and energy you invest in us. 

We are committed to ensuring inclusive recruitment processes and to advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 

If you would like more information about L’Oréal, please visit our website: https://carrières.loreal.com. 

For more information about L’Oréal, please visit our website: https://careers.loreal.com.

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