Manager, Sourcing
E.L.F. BEAUTY
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Los Angeles • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $80,000 - $110,000 per year
About the role
- Execute sourcing strategies across packaging, finished goods, and select new categories in alignment with broader business objectives.
- Support new product launches for Naturium by coordinating supplier readiness, timelines, and deliverables.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support post-development optimization initiatives.
- Manage ongoing relationships with assigned suppliers, serving as a primary point of contact for day-to-day operational needs.
- Support supplier negotiations by preparing cost analyses, benchmarks, and recommendations.
- Assist in managing contractual terms related to pricing, capacity, and supply continuity, escalating issues as needed.
- Partner with Asia Sourcing, R&D, Product Development, and Marketing to execute internally vs. externally led development pathways.
- Support supplier-led innovation by tracking capabilities, samples, and development timelines.
- Coordinate supplier participation in development and commercialization activities.
- Support alignment across brands by executing sourcing processes consistently while accommodating brand-specific needs.
- Contribute to maintaining a diverse supplier base to support category and brand requirements.
Requirements
- BA or BS required
- 4-6+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Supplier Management, or Procurement, with 3-5+ years in sourcing is required, ideally within the beauty industry
- Rich experience working with contract manufacturers and packaging suppliers, with a focus on partnership and relationship building
- High degree of financial and analytical aptitude a must, with a strong attention to detail
- Excellent influence and negotiating skills
- Able to work in fast-paced environments and prioritize competing demands
- Results-oriented mindset with a focus on cross-functional problem solving
- Must be team-oriented, responsive, comfortable collaborating and decision making across internal and external teams globally
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to handle various situations, multiple priorities, changing business needs
- Must have a mindset towards continuous improvement across new product development processes and supplier management
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- retirement savings plan
- gender neutral parental leave
- unlimited paid time off
- annual company-based performance bonus
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
sourcing strategiessupplier managementcost analysescontract negotiationfinancial aptitudeanalytical skillsproject managementproduct developmentcommercializationsupply chain management
Soft skills
relationship buildinginfluence skillsnegotiating skillsattention to detailresults-oriented mindsetcross-functional problem solvingteam-orientedcollaborationcommunication skillsadaptability
Certifications
BABS