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 & Tools
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