Job Description
Talent Lab Co is partnering with a fast-sc Australian beauty portfolio seeking a commercially astute Procurement Manager to lead supplier negotiations, optimise COGS across multiple brands, and shape procurement strategy at a commercial and strategic level.
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This role sits combines commercial procurement, supplier management and category strategy...ideal for someone from the beauty industry who thrives in a fast moving, agile environment and knows how to balance cost, quality and supply continuity.
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About the Role:
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The Procurement Manager is a high-impact commercial role where you'll shape procurement strategy, negotiate with global suppliers, optimise COGS across multiple brands, and influence senior decision-making. This is a step into a commercially strategic role with real ownership and visibility.
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You'll own procurement of all components required for production, lead supplier negotiations, manage cost-down initiatives, and drive procurement roadmap. You'll partner closely with Operations, Finance, Demand Planning and NPD to ensure supply reliability, margin protection and robust commercial outcomes.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Own sourcing, ordering and delivery of raw materials, packaging and components to contract manufacturers
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Align supplier lead times with production schedules and resolve delays before they impact manufacturing
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Maintain visibility of component status to inform commercial decisions
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Lead pricing, MOQ and contract term negotiations with suppliers and manufacturers, manage supplier scorecards, quarterly reviews and commercial performance
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Run cost-down initiatives, competitive tenders and landed cost modelling
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Build dual-sourcing strategies and manage supplier risk and compliance
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Drive cross-brand COGS optimisation and structural cost reduction.
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Shape procurement network strategy - supplier mix, markets and manufacturing partners




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Own payment terms and working capital strategy with Finance
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Planning & Cross-Functional Alignment
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Align procurement planning to demand forecasts and safety stock policy
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Provide commercial capacity planning ahead of launches and peak trading
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Partner with Demand Planning, Finance and Operations on forecasting, S&OP; and budget inputs
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NPD Commercial Support
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Provide commercial feasibility, landed cost and lead-time input into NPD stage-gate
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Scout packaging, materials and ingredient options with NPD
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Identify cost-down opportunities early in development
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Lead procurement-related commercial projects including supplier consolidation, category strategy and acquisition due diligence
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Act as escalation point for significant commercial or supplier risk
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Stakeholder Communication & Commercial Support
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Serve as the primary commercial contact for suppliers and manufacturers
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Support brand, marketing and sales teams with costing for promotions and new SKUs
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Communicate commercial risks, cost pressures and mitigation options clearly to senior stakeholders
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About You:
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6+ years in either Procurement, Sourcing, Category management or similar within Beauty industry is a must!
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Strong commercial negotiation experience with suppliers and contract manufacturers
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Proven track record delivering cost-down initiatives and landed cost improvements
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Experience building supplier scorecards and running structured business reviews
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Skilled in sourcing packaging, materials or ingredient innovation with NPD teams
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Strong analytical capability, able to build cost and landed cost models
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Strategic thinker with clear communication skills and strong commercial judgement
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Structured, solutions-oriented and thrives in fast-paced, scaling environments
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Talent Lab Co 'An edit of Beauty, Wellness & Health's finest talent'

📌 Procurement Manager- Beauty (New South Wales)
🏢 Talent Lab
📍 New South Wales