Mgr, Strategic Sourcing

LG H&H Americas is a division of LG H&H, the #1 company in beauty and personal care in Korea. Since creating Korea’s first ever cosmetic products over 75 years ago, LG H&H has become an industry leader in Asia, before expanding our business by merging with The Avon Company to introduce and grow our robust brand portfolio in the US and Canada. 

About the Role

As a member of our Indirect Strategic Sourcing team, you will manage the cost-effective strategic sourcing of Logistics, IT (hardware and software), Marketing, Sales, Managed and Professional Services following corporate policies and industry best practices.
 

You will report to the Head of Indirect Sourcing.
 

Responsibilities 

• Establish relationships with main Supply Chain, IT, Marketing, Sales, Legal, Finance and HR team members to organize the formulation and execution of long-term sourcing strategies establishing clear and measurable goals focused on continuous improvement.
• Use a multi-step strategic sourcing process to lead comprehensive sourcing events in multiple categories from RFX development through the implementation of MSA’s ,SOW’s, licensing agreements, and support agreements.
• Experience building RFPs to analyze multiple Supply Chain Scenarios
• Understanding of Ocean Freight, Air Freight, and Small Parcel industries and the key cost drivers within these industries
• Develop policies and procedures with key partners and identified suppliers to manage demand for spend and ensure the best quality, service and cost to achieve our goals.
• Use existing technologies to support the sourcing process and identify additional technology needs to enhance specific categories where applicable
• Develop implementation and transition plans and work with departments to ensure strategies are embedded in our processes
• Collaborate with internal partners to continually improve supplier performance and product offerings through contracts and supplier performance management methodologies and reviews.
• Improve and rationalize supply base on an ongoing basis.
• Continue to assess contract and service renewals to improve usage and spend.

Qualifications 

• 5 years of professional experience with Indirect Sourcing in the logistics category
• Exposure to a strategic sourcing environment where best practices were exercised
• Experience in the telecom and information technology supply base with knowledge in multiple spend commodities
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• You have previously negotiated and reviewed contracts with suppliers ensuring the financial details are beneficial to the company
• Experience presenting to and negotiating with C-Suite executives
• Project Management experience
• Experience with upstream and downstream e-procurement tools
• Consulting background a plus
• Fluency in Korean is a plus

Our Benefits 

• Eligible for benefits as of date of hire (health, dental, vision, life and other voluntary programs)
• You are immediately vested in LG H&H's matching contributions to the 401(k) Plan. The company matches your contributions dollar-for dollar up to 6% of your eligible pay.
• Company sponsored Life insurance, AD&D and Disability benefits.
• Wellness incentive programs

Salary Range: $90k - $120k

LG H&H USA is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law.

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Salary : $90,000 - $120,000