Director, Sourcing

About the Companye.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys, Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skin care, and our newest brand, rhode, a line of curated skincare essentials, formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ingredients, it’s a daily routine that nourishes your skin barrier over time.In our Fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 26 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last six fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry. Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-usPosition SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Sourcing Director to join our dynamic, fast-paced team.As Director, you will play a critical role in leading and executing new product launches, post development optimization, and supplier strategies across e.l.f. beauty’s multi-brand portfolio.  You will drive supplier strategy, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and innovation across global categories This role will build strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders across various functions and global regions.  Success requires someone who can challenge the status quo, push partners to operate at our speed, and build systems that scale as we expand into new categories and geographies.ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership: Translate the overall vision into actionable team goals, fostering a high-performing environment and developing team members with varying levels of experience. Identify long-term challenges and opportunities for e.l.f. beauty globally, developing and advocating for sourcing strategies that create a sustainable competitive edge.Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate and manage strong relationships with key strategic suppliers in the western hemisphere, serving as the primary point of contact for strategic discussions and complex negotiations. Secure favorable contractual agreements encompassing commercial terms, intellectual property, supply security, and business continuity plans.Innovation & Collaboration: Drive innovation by partnering with Asia Sourcing, R&D, Product Development, and Marketing strategy on internally vs., externally-led development.Global Alignment: Build a strong strategic network across the brands to ensure e.l.f. beauty has robust and diverse contract manufacturing and packaging supplier network to meet the diverse needs of each brand.Team Development & Performance: Manage and develop a team of diverse professionals, providing constructive feedback and fostering growth and autonomy.What You’ll OwnDevelop and execute sourcing strategies across packaging, finished goods, and new categories as we grow.Build, negotiate, and manage a diversified, resilient global supplier network.Identify and unlock cost-savings opportunities without compromising quality, speed, or brand experience.Partner closely with Product Development, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Marketing, and Operations to align supplier capabilities with innovation pipelines.Create a structure that works across brands, and still allows for flexibility and creativity where appropriateLead risk assessment and mitigation plans for supply continuity and geopolitical exposure.Develop and mentor a small but high-impact sourcing team.Drive contract strategy, including MSAs, pricing agreements, and long-term partnerships.Influence enterprise planning by bringing visibility into market trends, commodity pricing, and supplier innovation.RequirementsBA or BS required8-10 years of experience in Supply Chain, Supplier Management, or Procurement, with 3-5 years in sourcing is required, ideally within the beauty industryStrong leadership and people management with a track record of building teams.Rich experience working with contract manufacturers and packaging suppliers, with a focus on partnership and relationship buildingHigh degree of financial and analytical aptitude a must, with a strong attention to detailExcellent influence and negotiating skillsAble to work in fast-paced environments and prioritize competing demandsResults-oriented mindset with a focus on cross-functional problem solvingMust be team-oriented, responsive, comfortable collaborating and decision making across internal and external teams globallyExcellent oral and written communication skills with ability to handle various situations, multiple priorities, changing business needsMust have a mindset towards continuous improvement across new product development processes and supplier managementThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.e.l.f. Beauty respects your privacy. Please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice (www.elfbeauty.com/us-job-applicant-privacy-notice) for how your personal information is used and shared.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Salary : $80,000