You’ve picked a great time to join Avon. We’re the company that puts purpose, people and relationships at the heart of everything we do. The company that’s 140 years young and only just getting started. As part of the Regent LP family, we’re committed to being the best beauty company for the world by generating a positive environmental, economic and social impact for our communities across the globe.
Role Type
PermanentWhat you'll be doing:
Commodity Manager for APAC External Manufacturing ProcurementKey responsibilities:
Scope and Responsibilities
1. Conduct commercial negotiations and cost management initiatives to deliver savings opportunities and protect Avon’s commercial interests.
2. Develop and execute Procurement strategies aligned with APAC business requirements and Global Procurement objectives.
3. Assist in contract mgmt, supplier governance, and risk mitigation activities to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
4. Lead supplier development, qualification, and performance management to strengthen supply capability and competitiveness.
5. Build and maintain effective relationships with existing and prospective suppliers across APAC.
6. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive procurement excellence, innovation, and sustainable business outcomes.
7. Supports shared-KPI's related to service, quality, innovation, supply assurance, and total cost of ownership.
8. Coordinate sourcing activities and support cluster market requirements, new product launches, and business growth initiatives.
9. Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry developments to identify Procurement opportunities and support strategic decision-making.
Profile:
*Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline
*5+ yrs of Procurement or Supply Chain experience
*Strong sourcing, supplier management, and negotiation skills
*Experience leading cross-functional and multicultural stakeholder engagements
*Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
*Experience in supplier qualification and development
*Advantageous to have proficiency in Korean to support supplier engagement
*Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently while being an effective team player
What we offer:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness resources and work-life balance support in line with your country practices and Avon purpose aiming to help you live a healthier life, protect you and your dear ones, and ensure you’re at your best.
At Avon, we believe beauty is for everyone and that it’s beautiful to be you. We celebrate our differences, champion self-expression and are committed to inclusion for all. We embrace diversity and individuality to build a culture that represents our communities and enables everyone to bring their best self to work. We also support reasonable adjustments both within our recruitment process and job design when required to empower you to work in a way that works for you.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of procurement or supply chain experience
- Strong sourcing, supplier management, and negotiation skills
- Experience leading cross-functional and multicultural stakeholder engagements
- Strategic thinking, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills
- Experience in supplier qualification and development
- Proficiency in Korean to support supplier engagement
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as an effective team player
What We Do
Think you know Avon? Think again. We’ve been doing beauty differently for 135 years. Pioneering in listening to women’s needs and speaking out for them. Standing for what matters to them. Supporting their endeavours. We’re a company that connects people through beauty, sharing passion, innovation and expertise - affordably. We use the power of beauty to transform women’s lives for the better. We were founded to provide an opportunity for women to earn and learn – bringing economic freedom for our Beauty Advisers so they can shape their own future. We continue to carry this spirit with us today. Our independent Representatives provide millions of customers worldwide with trusted, personal beauty advice and products to help them express their individuality. We believe in beauty democracy: inclusive beauty that is open to all. We’re passionate about keeping you at the forefront of beauty, creating products that embrace the hottest trends and cutting-edge technology, alongside everyday essentials that will be the staples of your beauty kit. We believe in a better world for women, which is a better world for all. We believe everyone is equal and we champion gender equality. We speak up and speak out on issues that matter to our communities; supporting causes that help women’s health and wellbeing, including: • Breast cancer, the most commonly occurring cancer in women, • Violence against women and girls, which will impact 1 in 3 in their lifetime There’s still work to do. And we promise to continue doing more. Join us and be part of the movement..
