Marketing And Retail & Promo Buyer

Job description / Role

Overview

Hello, were LOréal.

Were not just building brands; were shaping how the world experiences beauty (and it takes a lot of cool jobs to do it). Intrigued? Keep reading—this might be the opportunity youve been searching for.

A day in the life

As a Marketing and Retail & Promo Buyer, youll join our dynamic Procurement team based in Dubai, reporting into a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. Youll work closely with local and regional stakeholders to create sourcing strategies, drive sustainability initiatives, and ensure compliance with company policies. This role offers the chance to work on exciting projects, collaborate with colleagues across all levels, and make procurement easy and impactful for everyone.

Your key responsibilities

• Sourcing strategies: Develop and implement sourcing strategies for Marketing and Retail & Promo categories to achieve cost savings, process efficiencies, and supplier performance improvements.
  
• Stakeholder collaboration: Build strong relationships across all organizational levels, including the C-Suite, to align business priorities and achieve savings targets.
• Sustainability initiatives: Drive eco-friendly and ethical sourcing practices within the "LOréal For The Future" sustainability program.
• Budget contribution: Identify and quantify procurement savings to contribute to the companys budget creation.
• Supplier management: Negotiate favorable terms, establish long-term partnerships, and monitor supplier performance to drive value and innovation.
• Market trends: Stay updated on market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry best practices to maintain procurement excellence.

Ideal candidate profile

• Experience: 3-5 years in procurement, preferably within the FMCG sector. Knowledge of Marketing and/or Retail metiers is a plus.
• Hard skills: Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of Procurement ERP (Ivalua) is a plus.
• Soft skills: Strong communication, negotiation, critical thinking, adaptability, and relationship management skills. A problem-solving mindset, strategic thinking, and emotional intelligence are essential.
• Language: Fluency in English, both oral and written.

Whats in it for you

• A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, youll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!).
• Real responsibility from day one—theres no sitting on the sidelines at LOréal.
• An environment where people of every background are accepted, can speak up, and will thrive.
• A chance to contribute to something bigger—many of our brands have societal and environmental causes to make a concrete difference.

Who we are

LOréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, LOréal has devoted itself solely to "Create beauty that moves the world"; it is now the industry world leader with €42 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale while staying committed to making the world a more inclusive and better place for everyone and our planet.

Were committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individuals visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.

About the Company

For more than a century, we have devoted our energy and our competencies solely to one business: beauty. We have chosen to offer our expertise in the service of women and men worldwide, meeting the infinite diversity of their beauty desires. We are committed to fulfilling this mission ethically and responsibly.