Procurement Specialist- Raw Ingredients
Job Description
You’ve picked a great time to join Avon. We’re the company that puts purpose, people and relationships at the heart of everything we do. The company that’s 135 years young and only just getting started. As part of the Regent LP family, we’re committed to being the best beauty company for the world by generating a positive environmental, economic and social impact for our communities across the globe.
Role Type
PermanentWhat you'll be doing:
As a Procurement Specialist at Avon, you will lead sourcing activities across specialty chemical materials used in cosmetics, personal care, and fragrances throughout the Asia Pacific region. You will drive value by identifying cost-saving opportunities, improving sourcing processes, and strengthening supplier performance. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will help manage supply risks, ensure supplier compliance, and build strong partnerships that support quality, innovation, and sustainability goals.Key responsibilities:
- Leading strategic sourcing initiatives, from supplier selection through to contract negotiation
- Managing supplier relationships, including performance tracking and continuous improvement
- Supporting sourcing operations by optimizing costs, pricing, and supply timelines
- Collaborating on initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance supply continuity
- Ensuring supplier compliance with company standards, contracts, and regulatory requirements
What we’re looking for:
- A degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
- At least 3 years of procurement or sourcing experience in FMCG or a manufacturing environment
- Strong negotiation, supplier management, and project management skills
- Experience delivering measurable cost savings and operational improvements
- Familiarity with specialty chemicals, leaping bunny, REACH or regulatory frameworks is an advantage
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work effectively across diverse, multicultural teams
- Good financial understanding and comfort working with data and systems
- Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
What we offer:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness resources and work-life balance support in line with your country practices and Avon purpose aiming to help you live a healthier life, protect you and your dear ones, and ensure you’re at your best.
At Avon, we believe beauty is for everyone and that it’s beautiful to be you. We celebrate our differences, champion self-expression and are committed to inclusion for all. We embrace diversity and individuality to build a culture that represents our communities and enables everyone to bring their best self to work. We also support reasonable adjustments both within our recruitment process and job design when required to empower you to work in a way that works for you.
Ready to be a part of it? Join us.
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