Indirect Purchasing Manager

Who We Are: At Huda Beauty, our Vision is to lead in creating a democratized beauty industry where power is given back to people to define, create, and enjoy beauty for themselves! Launched by award-winning beauty powerhouse Huda Kattan in 2013, Huda Beauty is one of the world’s fastest growing beauty brands. As a company, we are fuelled by purpose and not profit, this allows us to approach things differently so that we can create products, content, and a community like no other. A lot has changed since our launch in 2013, but something that will forever remain at the core of Huda Beauty is our focus on business excellence and our unwavering passion for kindness!

Role Summary: The Indirect Purchasing Manager will play a central role in defining and executing strategies across key procurement areas, including Supply Chain, Marketing, Logistics, IT, and other indirect procurement categories. Reporting to the Senior Purchasing Manager, this role focuses on optimizing costs, building strong supplier partnerships, and ensuring operational excellence. With a balance of strategic insight, negotiation skills, and collaborative leadership, the Indirect Purchasing Manager will drive sustainable, high-quality procurement solutions aligned with the company objectives and values.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Management:

• Identify the needs for indirect goods and services within the company (e.g., general services, office supplies, trade marketing, PR, service contracts, logistics and transport, IT…).
• Develop and implement effective purchasing strategies for each category of indirect products and services.
• Negotiate purchasing conditions (prices, delivery times, payment terms…) with suppliers to obtain the best possible terms.

Supplier Relationship Management:

• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers to secure best-in-class terms and services.
• Negotiate purchase terms, pricing, and contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Proactively address and resolve supplier issues or disputes.
• Collaborate with suppliers on sustainability initiatives and innovative solutions to drive value creation.

Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyse expenditure and procurement data to identify savings opportunities and process improvements.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports on supplier performance, market trends, and procurement achievements.
• Monitor procurement KPIs, such as cost reduction, lead time efficiency, and process optimization.

Contract Management:

• Develop, negotiate, and manage procurement contracts, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal policies.
• Monitor supplier adherence to contractual obligations and proactively address non-compliance.

Digital Transformation and Process Optimization:

• Lead the implementation of advanced procurement tools and technologies to digitize and streamline procurement processes.
• Identify and execute opportunities to automate routine tasks and enhance data-driven decision-making.

Sustainability and Responsible Procurement:

• Champion sustainable and responsible procurement practices, including sourcing from ethical and environmentally conscious suppliers.
• Develop initiatives to reduce the company’s environmental footprint through indirect purchasing strategies.

Internal Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across departments to align procurement strategies with their needs and ensure satisfaction.
• Promote awareness of procurement policies and procedures among internal teams.
• Act as a strategic partner in cross-functional initiatives, contributing to the company’s broader operational and financial goals.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize procurement processes.
• Promote and integrate sustainable and responsible procurement practices into the company's procurement policy.

Requirements:

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in procurement and supplier management, with solid experience in indirect procurement categories such as Marketing services, Logistics, IT, Office supplies and other categories.
• Advanced negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proficiency with procurement tools, ERP systems, and data analytics platforms.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability practices and regulatory requirements.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Organizational Skills:

• Strong organizational and time management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to make strategic decisions based on data insights.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in purchasing, management, business, economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of significant professional experience in a similar role, with prior team management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success in implementing digital procurement solutions and sustainability initiatives.

Our Benefits & Perks:

• Monthly “Self-Love Days” – at company discretion
• Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employees and dependents
• Monthly coaching sessions with our in-house Success Coach
• Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty products
• Hybrid working schedules (home and office)
• Quarterly product gifting

Huda Beauty is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know