L'Oreal Korea - CORP_Operations_ Sr. Sourcing Specialist

Join us at L'Oréal, the world's #1 beauty company present in over 150 markets. For over a century, we have been transforming, fueled by data, tech, innovation, and science. As a Sr. Sourcing Specialist for Indirect Purchasing, you will drive category sourcing strategies and deliver measurable cost savings and quality optimization for L'Oréal's dynamic marketing services.

• Develop and execute robust sourcing strategies for key Marketing categories to maximize value.
• Lead rigorous RFP/RFQ and bidding processes to achieve the optimal balance between cost efficiency and service quality.
• Conduct deep cost-breakdown analyses on complex SOWs (Statement of Work) to eliminate hidden costs and drive tangible, bottom-line savings.
• Track, analyze, and report financial and procurement performance to key stakeholders.
• Scout, evaluate, and onboard innovative agencies and production studios that align with the latest digital, social media, and market trends.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the marketing supply base, ensuring L'Oréal partners with top-tier, cost-effective vendors.
• Manage supplier performance through KPIs and ensure strict adherence to both local regulations and L'Oréal's ethical, compliance, and sustainability standards.
• Support brand marketing teams by aligning their business demands with procurement strategies, acting as a trusted commercial advisor to optimize their marketing spend.
• Demonstrate agility and flexibility to manage and adapt to various cross-category sourcing requirements as business and market needs evolve.
• Bachelor's degree or above.
• 3 to 6 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience in Indirect Purchasing with a strong focus on Marketing categories, OR a solid background within a Marketing/Media Agency with strong commercial and cost management acumen.
• Business fluent in both English and Korean (written and verbal).
• Strong problem-solving abilities and outstanding negotiation skills.
• High ethical standards and a strict compliance-oriented mindset.
• Agility to navigate in a fast-paced, matrix organization.
• Studies related to Data Analytics, AI, or equivalent quantitative fields.
• A solid understanding of Market Research procurement is highly preferred.
• A dynamic, exciting, and international working environment.
• Deep involvement in the beauty industry's digital and marketing transformation.
• Career growth and learning opportunities within L'Oréal Group's global network.