Procurement Analyst

Suave Brands Company LLC (SBC) is located in Hackensack NJ. It currently encompasses two consumer brands, Suave and Chapstick, and is owned by private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners.

Suave is a well-known consumer brand, with 80% aided brand awareness, putting it in the top 3 best-known hair care brands in the market today. The brand has a longstanding history and was founded 75 years ago. One out of every four households use Suave shampoo and one out of every five households uses Suave body wash. https://www.suave.com/us/en

Chapstick is the most well-known lip care brand in the country, with 95% aided brand awareness. The brand sells 122M units in the United States per year and boasts a 20% share of the lip care market by dollar sales. https://www.chapstick.com/

Yellow Wood Partners is a Boston-based private investment firm that invests exclusively in the consumer industry. The firm seeks to acquire branded consumer products that sell into a variety of consumer channels, including mass, drug, food, specialty, value, club and e-commerce. Yellow Wood's investment and operating strategy is based on utilizing the firm's functional operating resources to help maximize brand performance by driving organic growth and increasing operating efficiencies while acquiring additional brands into a limited number of platform companies in its concentrated investment portfolio. Yellow Wood believes in a philosophy of working closely and collaboratively with management teams, resulting in greater alignment and co-ownership of outcomes. https://www.yellowwoodpartners.com/

Business Highlights

· In the 12 months ending December 2022, Suave generated ~$660M in retail sales in tracked channels. Suave holds the #1 market share position in hair care by volume in the mass, food, and drug channels and #2 volume market share position in body wash.

· Chapstick sold just under $200M in retail sales in the 12 months ending August 2023 and holds the #1 market share position in lip care by volume in the United States.

About the Role:

The Procurement Analyst plays a critical role in optimizing organizational spend through rigorous analysis of pricing, purchase price variance, and cost savings initiatives. This position is responsible for monitoring tariffs and inflation impacts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering critical insights to leadership that drive strategic business decisions. The ideal candidate possesses at least 3-5 years of relevant experience, a robust background in procurement or finance, and expertise in Microsoft Excel and Power BI. A high level of analytical acumen and the ability to communicate complex data in a clear, actionable manner are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive analyses of pricing data, purchase price variances, and cost-saving opportunities utilizing advanced Excel functions and Power BI data visualization.
• Analyze business performance using internal data sources, quantifying gaps vs targets and identifying underlying drivers
• Partner directly with Contract Manufacturing and Supplier teams to review pricing and quarterly trends
• Synthesize analysis into insights and recommendations utilizing concise reports, dashboards, and presentations that clearly summarize findings and trends for leadership
• Structure, filter, and interpret large, complex datasets to identify key insights that support strategic decision-making and continuous process improvement.
• Develop and refine analytical tools and dashboards to streamline reporting and enhance visibility into procurement metrics.
• Collaborate proactively with finance and procurement departments to ensure analyses align with strategic organizational objectives and budgetary goals.
• Engage with planning, R&D, project management, and innovation teams to gather requirements, provide data-driven support, and contribute to cross-functional initiatives.
• Monitor, track, and report on tariffs, inflation trends, and other market factors impacting procurement costs, providing timely updates to relevant stakeholders.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in procurement, finance, or a comparable analytical role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, data modeling, advanced formulas, etc.) and experience with Power BI preferred (dashboard creation, data visualization, etc.).
• Highly structured problem-solver with strong attention to detail and data integrity.
• Comfortable operating independently in fast moving white space environment; asks strong questions and creates clarity.
• Strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and data filtering skills, with a demonstrated ability to transform complex data into actionable business insights.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, adept at preparing reports and collaborating with diverse teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Why Join Us

This is a high-impact role at the intersection of science and strategy, where you will influence the future stability, competitiveness, and profitability of a growing consumer healthcare platform. As part of a Suave Brands Co., you’ll have the opportunity to deliver tangible business value through innovation that is both practical and scalable.

Compensation: The base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000 per year. In addition, this role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and geographic location.

Diversity at Suave stands for embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and maternity.