Sephora
Senior Sourcing Manager, Corporate and IT Professional Services
Sephora, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Job ID:
255913Location Name:
CA-FSC SF Off (0174)Address:
350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)Job Type:
Full TimePosition Type:
RegularJob Function:
Real Estate/Prop DevRemote Eligible: On-Site
Company Overview:
At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the Extra Ordinary in each of us. We are united by a common goal - to
reimagine the future of beauty .
The Opportunity:
Your role at Sephora:
As a Senior Sourcing Manager of Professional Services, you will be responsible for developing strong and effective business partner relationships and providing strategic sourcing support across multiple Sephora business units. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Sourcing, you will leverage your experience to deliver significant value to key stakeholders by managing the end-to-end strategic sourcing process, process compliance, executing on Sephora goals in diversity, risk and sustainability, and bringing maturity to process and governance execution.
Your core category responsibilities will include but are not limited to, Corporate Professional Services, Technology and Supply Chain professional services, such as system integrators, managed services providers, staff augmentation providers, maintenance, surge resourcing, etc. Your primary stakeholders will be in Technology and Supply Chain, but extend across other professional services for any corporate shared service department at Sephora, (i.e. may include HR, benefits, misc. services, etc.).
In addition, you will:Develop strong relationships with and be recognized as a valued partner by senior stakeholders to influence business decisionsCollaborate with Finance and business stakeholders to develop strategic sourcing wave plans with well-defined cost savings and avoidance targets and publish them at least annuallyAchieve year-over-year improvements in professional services strategy and spend, without sacrificing quality and serviceConduct all phases in the development of complex contracts, including gathering &reviewing statements of work or requirements, executing the sourcing process (request for information (RFI), and request for proposal (RFP) development) while leveraging the COE model, tools, and processes for agility, velocity, and compliancePartner with a broad mix of stakeholders on category strategy, contract negotiation strategy, contract evaluation, redlining, and negotiation, such as Technology, Legal, Privacy, Information Security, and Internal ControlsContinually improve supplier performance by setting measurable, contractual, performance targets and related supplier performance managementStay abreast of changes in the market such as emerging technologies and suppliers, and evaluate and address any impact of changes in supplier status (e.g., via acquisition)Build an execute a plan to identify and evaluate diverse suppliers, with a goal of increasing the percentage of Sephora's category spend with diverse suppliers and support efforts to further Sephora's sustainability goalsAdvocate for and track compliance to Sephora's Indirect Spend and Delegation of Authority policies, 3rd party risk management process ownership, building/delivering periodic training, managing non-complianceProvide thought leadership and support to ad hoc projects optimizing Strategic Sourcing's effectiveness, for example, by proposing and implementing process improvementsStrategize across categories/departments to identify opportunities for gained efficiencies and cost-effectiveness in supplier negotiationsBuild project plans and timelines to ensure key milestones are being captured and met as it relates to the sourcing processSuccessfully complete sourcing projects on time, managing all aspects of the process including but not limited to security, privacy and financial review for value, along with final document retention in our contracts lifecycle management systemEffectively communicate status updates to key stakeholders, including timely identification and escalation/resolution of issuesParticipate actively to improve Sephora's Sustainability, Supplier Diversity, and 3rd party Risk goals.Demonstrate Sephora values in all interactions, internally and externallyWe're excited about you if you have:
10+ years of strategic sourcing experience, with strong expertise in services categories in a multi-national retail corporationExperience in negotiating large enterprise agreements typical of your assigned technology spend subcategory, for example, master services agreements, and statements of work, among othersExperience developing and gaining buy-in with key stakeholders on category strategies, multi-year sourcing plans, supplier relationship management, continuous improvement plans, 'should-cost' models, and negotiation strategiesA proven track record of cost reduction and productivity improvements; ability to influence and drive change while building solid relationships with your internal clients and external suppliersExcellent project and timeline management skills to manage sourcing projects end-to-end, from project intake, onboarding to project closure, operationalization, and governanceExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environmentSkilled negotiator with a current understanding of various contract models and on-market termsAbility to successfully influence both internal and external partners and interface with senior-level stakeholders.Excellent communication skills, including oral, written, and interpersonalAdvanced analytics, excel, presentation, data visualization, and Sourcing tools skills (required)Robust understanding of various software tools critical to strategic sourcing: employee collaboration and productivity tools, procure-to-pay and vendor management solutions, e-RFX, sourcing pipeline and savings reporting, and contract lifecycle management, as examplesThe annual base salary range for this position is $147,000.00 - $165,000.00 The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant's qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses. Sephora offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, which includes comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a superior 401(k) plan, various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and an employee referral bonus program. This job will be posted for a minimum of 5 days.
While at Sephora, you'll enjoy...
The people.
You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams - people you can be proud to work with.The learning . We invest in training and developing our teams, and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans.The culture . As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family, our reach is broad, and our impact is global. It is in our DNA to innovate and, at Sephora, all 40,000 passionate team members across 35 markets and 3,000+ stores, are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.
You can
unleash your creativity , because we've got disruptive spirit. You can
learn and evolve , because we empower you to be your best. You can
be yourself , because you are what sets us apart.
This, is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora.
Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military/veteran status, or disability status. Sephora is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.
Sephora will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
255913Location Name:
CA-FSC SF Off (0174)Address:
350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)Job Type:
Full TimePosition Type:
RegularJob Function:
Real Estate/Prop DevRemote Eligible: On-Site
Company Overview:
At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the Extra Ordinary in each of us. We are united by a common goal - to
reimagine the future of beauty .
The Opportunity:
Your role at Sephora:
As a Senior Sourcing Manager of Professional Services, you will be responsible for developing strong and effective business partner relationships and providing strategic sourcing support across multiple Sephora business units. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Sourcing, you will leverage your experience to deliver significant value to key stakeholders by managing the end-to-end strategic sourcing process, process compliance, executing on Sephora goals in diversity, risk and sustainability, and bringing maturity to process and governance execution.
Your core category responsibilities will include but are not limited to, Corporate Professional Services, Technology and Supply Chain professional services, such as system integrators, managed services providers, staff augmentation providers, maintenance, surge resourcing, etc. Your primary stakeholders will be in Technology and Supply Chain, but extend across other professional services for any corporate shared service department at Sephora, (i.e. may include HR, benefits, misc. services, etc.).
In addition, you will:Develop strong relationships with and be recognized as a valued partner by senior stakeholders to influence business decisionsCollaborate with Finance and business stakeholders to develop strategic sourcing wave plans with well-defined cost savings and avoidance targets and publish them at least annuallyAchieve year-over-year improvements in professional services strategy and spend, without sacrificing quality and serviceConduct all phases in the development of complex contracts, including gathering &reviewing statements of work or requirements, executing the sourcing process (request for information (RFI), and request for proposal (RFP) development) while leveraging the COE model, tools, and processes for agility, velocity, and compliancePartner with a broad mix of stakeholders on category strategy, contract negotiation strategy, contract evaluation, redlining, and negotiation, such as Technology, Legal, Privacy, Information Security, and Internal ControlsContinually improve supplier performance by setting measurable, contractual, performance targets and related supplier performance managementStay abreast of changes in the market such as emerging technologies and suppliers, and evaluate and address any impact of changes in supplier status (e.g., via acquisition)Build an execute a plan to identify and evaluate diverse suppliers, with a goal of increasing the percentage of Sephora's category spend with diverse suppliers and support efforts to further Sephora's sustainability goalsAdvocate for and track compliance to Sephora's Indirect Spend and Delegation of Authority policies, 3rd party risk management process ownership, building/delivering periodic training, managing non-complianceProvide thought leadership and support to ad hoc projects optimizing Strategic Sourcing's effectiveness, for example, by proposing and implementing process improvementsStrategize across categories/departments to identify opportunities for gained efficiencies and cost-effectiveness in supplier negotiationsBuild project plans and timelines to ensure key milestones are being captured and met as it relates to the sourcing processSuccessfully complete sourcing projects on time, managing all aspects of the process including but not limited to security, privacy and financial review for value, along with final document retention in our contracts lifecycle management systemEffectively communicate status updates to key stakeholders, including timely identification and escalation/resolution of issuesParticipate actively to improve Sephora's Sustainability, Supplier Diversity, and 3rd party Risk goals.Demonstrate Sephora values in all interactions, internally and externallyWe're excited about you if you have:
10+ years of strategic sourcing experience, with strong expertise in services categories in a multi-national retail corporationExperience in negotiating large enterprise agreements typical of your assigned technology spend subcategory, for example, master services agreements, and statements of work, among othersExperience developing and gaining buy-in with key stakeholders on category strategies, multi-year sourcing plans, supplier relationship management, continuous improvement plans, 'should-cost' models, and negotiation strategiesA proven track record of cost reduction and productivity improvements; ability to influence and drive change while building solid relationships with your internal clients and external suppliersExcellent project and timeline management skills to manage sourcing projects end-to-end, from project intake, onboarding to project closure, operationalization, and governanceExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environmentSkilled negotiator with a current understanding of various contract models and on-market termsAbility to successfully influence both internal and external partners and interface with senior-level stakeholders.Excellent communication skills, including oral, written, and interpersonalAdvanced analytics, excel, presentation, data visualization, and Sourcing tools skills (required)Robust understanding of various software tools critical to strategic sourcing: employee collaboration and productivity tools, procure-to-pay and vendor management solutions, e-RFX, sourcing pipeline and savings reporting, and contract lifecycle management, as examplesThe annual base salary range for this position is $147,000.00 - $165,000.00 The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant's qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses. Sephora offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, which includes comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a superior 401(k) plan, various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and an employee referral bonus program. This job will be posted for a minimum of 5 days.
While at Sephora, you'll enjoy...
The people.
You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams - people you can be proud to work with.The learning . We invest in training and developing our teams, and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans.The culture . As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family, our reach is broad, and our impact is global. It is in our DNA to innovate and, at Sephora, all 40,000 passionate team members across 35 markets and 3,000+ stores, are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.
You can
unleash your creativity , because we've got disruptive spirit. You can
learn and evolve , because we empower you to be your best. You can
be yourself , because you are what sets us apart.
This, is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora.
Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military/veteran status, or disability status. Sephora is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.
Sephora will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.