Maesa is the world's largest independent beauty company, housing numerous, fast growing "it" brands within all categories of beauty. We are a high growth global company in the middle of the transition from founder lead to private equity owned. With an incubation flywheel ideating on new global brand launches, Maesa pushes creative and technical boundaries to deliver exceptional performance and establish global staying power. Maesa has a keen focus on marketing and white space analysis, which guides its thinking on marketing existing brands as well as development of new brands through its extremely unique structure. We are vertically integrated globally with inhouse marketing, branding, product development/formulation, packaging design/engineering and regulatory. With a focus on modernity and sustainability, we design innovative solutions and make proactive choices to achieve environmental neutrality and consumer wellness. Maesa has mastered "commercializing creativity," making itself a leader in the fundamental revolutionary change in the beauty industry. Headquartered in New York and Paris, with additional offices in Los Angeles, Vienna, Dubai, Hong Kong, and Dongguan, Maesa employs about 400 team members worldwide.
Key to Maesa's success is our allegiance to our Core Values which include:
COLLABORATION: Creating and fostering a welcoming environment for employees, partners, ideas, approaches, and endeavors - all through a spirit of warmth and inclusivity.
CURIOSITY: Inquisitive by nature and willingness to see different perspectives, being solutions-oriented while embracing new challenges, and learning along the way.
GAME-CHANGING: Being proactive in identifying new opportunities for growth and improvement and having the courage to pursue new ideas and solutions, within a culture of agility and adaptability.
CREATIVITY: Contributing to a culture that is dynamic, innovative, and forward-thinking,
and that encourages leaning into creative potential and experimentation in order
to drive growth and successful outcomes.
DISCIPLINE: Embracing focused, systematic, and goal-oriented behaviors with a disciplined and structured approach to create powerful outcomes.
Pay Range: $85,000/yr - $110,000/yr. Exact compensation may very based on skills, experience, and location.
Who We Are Looking For The Buyer/Sr Buyer on the Strategic Sourcing team will play a key role to support Maesa brands on Product Launches to drive Growth & Profitability ambitions. We are looking for a candidate with a strong entrepreneurial mindset, who can collaborate with cross-functional partners to reach a common goal. The ideal candidate will be driven, highly organized, very analytical, efficient with data and with a proficiency for strong attention to detail who is very comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and passion for their job. This role reports to the Strategic Sourcing Director - Contract Manufacturing.
Great opportunity to join an active and growing company with a highly energetic team.
You Will Partner with cross-functional teams to flawlessly execute product launches.

• Supplier selection and management - from pre-assessment to implementation (in alignment with strategic sourcing & cross functional leads).
• Timely managed quoting process, providing most optimal possible costs first time.
• Partner with technical packaging and supply chain teams to ensure proper design and servicing parameters are set-up / delivered.
• Ensure proper implementation support, pro-activity addressing potential lead-time and capacity issues.
• Track & report projects progress from an RFQ sourcing perspective inclusive of supplier scorecard rating.
• Archive required e-mails/documentation (in compliance with corporate policies & procedures).
• Analyze received offers from vendors at adequate detail (high Excel proficiency needed)
• Document/Archive new SKU number(s) accompanied by all cost breakdown details.
• Serve as primary point of contact for all brands on new product launches.
• Lead/Co-Lead Value Creation discussions, driving gross margin improvement.
• Participate in trend sessions with product management /marketing, supporting targeted innovation that takes in consideration supplier's capacities, capabilities, strengths and weaknesses.
• Actively work on benchmark activities.
• Prepare and present major sourcing related highlights, results and business needs to internal stakeholders as needed.

• Roles and responsibilities could expand to other areas based on candidate's skill-level and performance.

Pricing for Replenishment and Launch SKUs

• Validate all new/updated pricing with Strategic Sourcing Director(s)

Issues management and risk mitigation

• Provide timely / actionable information for corrective actions to be taken where necessary with both the suppliers and stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For Required Qualifications & Background -
Bachelor's degree required in Finance/Engineering/Supply Chain or similar discipline

• 3 years of experience in Sourcing or other procurement related experience.
• Beauty/CPG background
• High degree of financial and analytical aptitude a must
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills
• Exceptionally strong Advanced Excel (a must) and MS office skills
• Must know V/Xlookups, Pivots, SUMIFs.
• Macros, Power Query and other scripting/coding would be a massive bonus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to handle various situations, multiple priorities, changing business needs as well as the diverse personalities within Maesa and the supplier community.

PERKS AND BENEFITS
Maesa offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees. Employees can choose to enroll in health insurance coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, and retirement savings plans. Through generous paid time off and a hybrid office setup, Maesa encourages wellness and balance among employees.
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