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Glossier is seeking a Director of Co-Manufacturing & Procurement to lead the company's purchasing strategy, vendor relationships, and supply chain operations. This is a strategic and hands-on role with direct impact on customer satisfaction, margin protection, and commercial flexibility.
You will oversee all procurement processes and budgets, delivering both short-term and long-term priorities. The role requires leading and developing a first-class supply chain that supports Glossier's growth and expansion domestically and internationally. You will serve as a trusted strategic partner to finance, logistics, and commercial teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing procurement plans for new and existing product portfolios
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, lead times, and MOQs
- Identifying and qualifying new suppliers while maintaining current vendor relationships
- Leading material replenishment strategy to increase inventory turns while ensuring 100% on-time delivery
- Monitoring market trends and supplier performance to proactively mitigate supply chain risks
- Negotiating favorable pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers
- Optimizing MRP systems and managing supplier KPIs
- Monitoring supplier quality, scrap rates, and corrective actions
- Coordinating order tracking and expediting across vendor partners
- Managing PO execution, master data accuracy, BOM creation, and spend tracking
The ideal candidate will be a driven yet compassionate leader with proven ability to motivate, mentor, and develop teams. Omni-channel beauty industry experience is preferred, particularly with fragrance, makeup, and/or skincare backgrounds.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of global supply chain leadership with deep expertise in end-to-end global supply chain, procurement, sourcing, and quality operations in omni-channel environments
- Proven track record building, launching, and managing collaborative relationships with domestic and international contract manufacturers
- Hands-on experience scaling operations using ERP, WMS, and e-commerce platforms
- Executive presence and ability to present strategic recommendations and influence executive leadership
- Strong financial acumen across inventory management, financial forecasting, ROI, and spend management
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Business Management, or related field (preferred)
