Purchasing and Supply Manager

RED M

Purchasing and Supply Manager

Purchases:

• develop and implement the purchasing strategy (raw materials, packaging, equipment, services).
• Identify, select and evaluate suppliers according to quality/price/delivery time criteria.
• To negotiate the terms of purchase and the contracts.
• Monitor the market (prices, new products, innovations in the cosmetics field).
• Ensure regulatory compliance of purchased products (technical data sheets, certificates, cosmetic standards).

Supplies:

• Plan raw material and packaging requirements in coordination with production and planning department.
• Ensure inventory management and order tracking until delivery.
• Set up performance indicators (service rate, stock turnover, stockouts, etc.).
• Optimize logistics costs and supply lead times.
• Managing imports (customs, transit, documentation, international transport).

Management and coordination:

• Supervise the purchasing/supply team.
• Collaborate closely with the Production, Quality, R&D and Finance departments.
• Participate in the implementation of an ERP system or inventory management software.
• Provide regular reporting to management (dashboards, budget monitoring, etc.).

Formation :

• Bac +4/5 in business, management, logistics, or industrial engineering.
• A specialization in purchasing or supply chain is highly valued.
• Knowledge of the cosmetics, pharmaceutical or chemical sector is desirable.

Exp rience :

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a similar position, ideally in the cosmetics or parapharmaceutical industry.
• Extensive experience in managing international purchases and imports.

Comp tences techniques :

• Proficiency in computer tools (Excel, ERP, inventory management software).
• Knowledge of cosmetic standards and compliance procedures (MSDS, technical data sheets, certificates of analysis, etc.).
• Skills in negotiation and contract management.
• Good understanding of logistics and customs processes.
• Behavioral skills:
• Sense of organization and rigor.
• Analytical and synthesis skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and negotiation abilities.
• Responsiveness, autonomy and sense of priorities.
• Team spirit and leadership.