Avon
ProcurementSpecialist(FixedTermContract)
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“Procurement Specialist (Fixed Term Contract) at Avon. Skills: Sourcing strategies, Supplier relationships, Cost optimization. Support sourcing strategies for packaging. Build and maintain supplier relationships”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure a reliable, cost‑effective, and sustainable supply; drive commercial outcomes; align procurement with business goals; optimize total cost of ownership; managing associated risks; ensure continuity of supply; contributing to efficient inventory management; ensuring compliance with responsible procurement policies; contributing to risk management and innovation projects
Industry & Context.
analytical skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
At least 4 years of experience, ideally within procurement or supply chain, A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics, Economics, Engineering, or a related field, analytical and communication skills, Good attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities, Advanced Excel skills, including functions and pivot tables, A proactive mindset with eagerness to learn and grow, Good command of English, Adaptability and confidence working in a fast‑changing, technology-driven environment
What You'll Do.
Support sourcing strategies for packaging
Build and maintain supplier relationships
Monitor and manage packaging costs
Negotiate contracts with suppliers
Ensure continuity of supply
Support sustainability initiatives
Take ownership of assigned categories
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with internal stakeholders; Collaborate with NPD, Planning, Marketing, and Finance teams
Communication Scope
communication skills; Good command of English
Full 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** Fixed Term (Fixed Term) **What you 'll be doing:** As a Procurement Specialist, you will support the delivery of sourcing strategies that ensure a reliable, cost‑effective, and sustainable supply of packaging materials. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to balance cost, quality, and innovation, helping to drive strong commercial outcomes. You’ll build relationships, negotiate effectively, and contribute to improving processes, ensuring procurement activities align with Avon’s business goals and long‑term growth. Fixed Term Contract until the end of 2027 **Key responsibilities:** * Supporting the development and execution of sourcing strategies for packaging. * Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and value. * Collaborating with NPD, Planning, Marketing, and Finance teams to align procurement with business needs. * Monitoring and managing packaging costs to optimize total cost of ownership. * Negotiating contracts with suppliers and managing associated risks. * Ensuring continuity of supply and contributing to efficient inventory management. * Supporting sustainability initiatives and ensuring compliance with responsible procurement policies. * Taking ownership of assigned categories and contributing to risk management and innovation projects. ### ### ### **What we 're looking for:** * At least 4 years of experience, ideally within procurement or supply chain. * A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics, Economics, Engineering, or a related field. * Strong
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