Procurement Operations & Capability Manager

ABOUT THE WELLA COMPANY

Together, WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.

Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, NIOXIN and ghd. Globally 6,000 employees globally and a presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

For additional information about the Wella Company, please visit www.wellacompany.com.

Position Title: BR Indirect Procurement Manager

Location: Cidade Jardim - São Paulo

THE ROLE

The Procurement manager in Brazil will lead the indirect scope and operations activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sourcing activities: Work close to stakeholder to develop and implement projects to achieve the business needs focus on savings, while maintaining quality and compliance;
• Strategic Sourcing: Apply strategic sourcing methodologies to enhance supplier relationships and drive value in procurement decisions;
• Activity Prioritization: Assess and prioritize procurement activities to align with business objectives and maximize efficiency;
• Conflict Resolution: Assist in resolving conflicts between stakeholders and suppliers;
• Contract Support: Provide support in discussions and the drafting of contracts, ensuring that terms align with company policies and objectives;
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process/projects improvements in procurement, leveraging best practices. Work closely with global teams to optimize procurement strategies and share insights across regions;
• SAP Operations Management: Oversee procurement processes within SAP, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with Wella´s policies and ensure that Purchase Requisitions (PR) are converted into Purchase Orders (PO) efficiently;
• SAP Improvement/Updates: Work closely with the IT team to ensure procurement activities in SAP projects are executed without delays and to identify and implement improvements and optimizations in procurement processes and transactions;
• Team Management: Lead and manage the operations team, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and professional development;
• Compliance and Values: Ensure adherence to Wella policies and Code of Conduct.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field;
• Experience in procurement. It will be a plus to work in the MKT area.
• Proven experience in team management and leadership;
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills;
• Familiarity with procurement tools; knowledge of SAP and Ariba are a plus but not mandatory;
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex data effectively;
• Proactivity and Organization skills are required;
• Advanced English.

EEO OPPORTUNITIES

We offer equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.