Cohere Beauty is a diverse team of strategic collaborators, product innovators, R and D formulators, and manufacturing professionals. Built on beauty and rooted in quality, our promise is to collaborate, co-innovate, co-develop, and co-manufacture. Promoting diversity and sustainability through our facilities and supply chains, Cohere Beauty’s approach to social, safety, and environmental responsibility is grounded in a commitment to our employees, customers, and the communities where we live and work. At Cohere Beauty, we’re here for what’s next.
Job Overview:
As an R&D Sourcing Manager at Cohere Beauty, you will play a critical role in our product development process by identifying and sourcing raw materials for projects and formulas. Ensuring the availability of high-quality and cost-effective materials to meet our production requirements, you will manage supplier relationships, coordinate with the R&D team, and facilitate efficient collaboration with sourcing and procurement. This role requires a strong background in chemistry and a strategic mindset to drive continuous improvement in our sourcing practices.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and evaluate potential raw material suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
- Establish and maintain relationships with existing and potential suppliers, fostering strong partnerships to ensure a consistent and reliable supply chain.
- Coordinate with the R&D team to understand project requirements and proactively source suitable raw materials as required.
- Validate and challenge SKU proliferation to support organizational strategies of simplification and SKU rationalization.
- Conduct thorough market research to identify new sourcing opportunities and alternative materials to improve product quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Manage the process of collecting and organizing regulatory documents and certifications for all sourced materials to ensure compliance with Cohere Beauty standards and industry regulations.
- Collaborate closely with the formulation and regulatory teams to streamline the sourcing process and enhance overall efficiency.
- Analyze and document the cost implications, minimum order quantities, and lead times associated with different raw materials and suppliers.
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize sourcing activities, reduce costs, and rationalize the product portfolio.
- Stay updated with industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes that might impact the sourcing process.
- Coordinate closely with the supply chain team to understand risks and opportunities within our supply chain and how those could impact strategy.
- Utilize data analytics to compile and analyze sourcing data, identifying trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Enter, review, and analyze data in the Product Lifecycle Management system in accordance with established processes and procedures.
- Complete detailed raw material, formula, and regulation reviews to support product development and customer service.
- Support cost savings initiatives by reviewing and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Manage data in ERP and PLM systems to support organizational processes.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Evaluate alternate chemical suppliers.
- Maintain accurate files of regulatory documentation.
- Maintain a good attendance record.
- Perform work onsite.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education & Experience:
· B.S. Degree (Chemistry, Engineering, or Biology preferred)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Experience and understanding of cosmetic ingredients and suppliers.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements related to raw materials and marketing claims.
- Analytical and negotiation skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and manage complex supplier relationships.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across various teams and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and a strategic mindset to drive continuous improvement and achieve sourcing objectives.
- Advanced attention to detail.
- Advanced reading, writing, and math skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to learn and use a variety of computer software.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English competently.
- Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proven experience in sourcing or procurement, preferably within the beauty industry or related sectors.
- Experience working with legal documents.
- Knowledge of chemistry and scientific methods.
- Basic lab skills.
Travel & Working Conditions:
- Primarily Office environment – climate controlled.
- Hybrid work arrangements may be considered.
Travel requirements may be up to 30% annually.
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for research and development, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Join us in shaping the future of our organization through innovation and technology advancement.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a chemist degree?
- Do you have experience in understanding cosmetic ingredients and suppliers?
Education:
Experience:
- Laboratory: 4 years (Required)
- Project leadership: 4 years (Required)
- Negotiation: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Phoenix, AZ 85050 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Phoenix, AZ 85050: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person