Overview In this role you translate global Content & Creation strategies into actionable US sourcing roadmaps, owning category spend and performance across creative, production and marketing tech. You lead cost-saving initiatives, partner with internal stakeholders to leverage GenAI and digital marketing tech to scale efficiency and creativity, and mentor Sourcing Managers. You collaborate with US brand teams, CDMO and Global Sourcing to harmonize processes and govern the supplier ecosystem. This position shapes the indirect sourcing agenda for L'Oréal USA's Creative & Production footprint.
Compensation / Benefits- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401K, Pension Plan
- Hybrid work policy
- Flexible time off
- Perks: Internal shop, monthly mobile allowance
Responsibilities- Strategic Sourcing & Category Management: convert global strategies into US roadmaps; manage spend and KPIs across designated categories.
- Innovation, Technology & AI Integration: partner to adopt GenAI and marketing tech to boost efficiency and creativity at scale.
- Stakeholder Partnership & Agency Governance: co-own key agency relationships, lead regular business reviews, and oversee end-to-end procurement for high-value projects.
- Leadership & Team Collaboration: mentor Sourcing Managers and harmonize processes with Global Sourcing and US leadership.
Key requirements- 7-9+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or commercial management, preferably in marketing services, creative agencies, production ecosystems, or indirect procurement.
- Strong financial acumen and contract negotiation experience.
- Deep understanding of creative/media agency compensation models.
- Forward-thinking
- Adaptable
- Collaborative
- GenAI integration in advertising
- Marketing technology trends and tools
- Agency governance and performance management
