Global Category Senior Buyer Transport Ocean, Air, Control Tower & Inbound Synergies

THE ROLE

The Regional Procurement Senior Manager Logistics Americas leads all Air and Ocean logistics spend globally, managing an approximate spend of 40M-50M USD. This role is responsible for building and managing a cost-efficient, sustainable, and flexible supplier base, in line with the organization’s Supply Chain goals. Success in this position requires strong stakeholder relationships with supply chain and finance colleagues, and the ability to leverage industry knowledge—particularly in beauty logistics—to drive efficiencies. The Senior Manager is a key member of the Global Supply Chain Leadership Team, driving the overall business agenda across the region and reporting to the Global Category Logistics Director.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing a robust long-term global strategy aligned with key internal stakeholders, leveraging industry dynamics and suppliers with stakeholder support
• Delivering end-to-end and sustainable value creation
• Developing strong supplier relationships to support our turnaround strategy and innovations

Profile and Education

• At least 5-7 years of combined supply and procurement experience
• Experience in the beauty industry is a strong plus
• Significant experience in both Air and Ocean freight; Road freight experience is a plus
• Experience working in an international environment and matrix organization
• Degree qualified
• High degree of fluency in English is required

Key Competencies

• Expertise in stakeholder management up to and including Executive Committee (EC) level
• Confident, transparent, and clear communication style, including strong presentation skills
• People management experience is a plus
• Result-oriented, hands-on individual with a solid track record
• Strong business acumen and interpersonal savvy
• Willingness and ability to travel (approximately 10% of working time)

Required Skills

• People Management and Team Player: We work as #Oneteam in Indirect Procurement, often redistributing resources to strengthen support on key business priorities. People development and management are core attributes for success in this role.
• Strong Communication (verbal and written) and Presentation Ability: Ability to work across different levels and teams within the organization to ensure structured and clear communication.
• Strong Problem-Solving Techniques: Curious, challenging, a good listener, and a leader; able to zoom in and out, connect the dots, and translate complex data into actionable insights with an analytical mindset.
• Concise, Integrated Thinking and Storytelling: Ability to distill multiple data points into a simple yet powerful narrative that drives decisions and outcomes.
• Ability to Drive Clarity and Agility: Thrives in a fluid environment, energized by the opportunity to bring clarity to the team, and quick to adapt as new information becomes available.