Sourcing Category Manager – Logistics Operations

Startops

Develop and implement a global logistics sourcing strategy to optimize cost and efficiency.

About Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Founded by British makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury MBE in 2013, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has revolutionised the face of the global beauty industry by de-coding makeup applications for everyone, everywhere, with an easy-to-use, easy-to-choose, easy-to-gift range. Today, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty continues to break records across countries, channels, and categories and to scale at pace.

Over the last 10 years, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has experienced exceptional growth and is one of the most talked about brands in the beauty industry and beyond. It has become a global sensation across 50 markets (and growing), with over 2,300 employees globally who are part of the Dream Team making the magic happen.

Today, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty is a truly global business, delivering market-leading growth, innovative retail and product launches fuelled by industry-leading tech all with an internal culture of embracing challenges, disruptive thinking, winning together, and sharing the magic. The energy behind the brand is infectious, and as we grow, we are always looking for extraordinary talent who want to be part of this our success and help drive our limitless ambitions.

About the role We are seeking a dynamic individual with sufficient procurement experience, ideally from within the Cosmetic or Personal Care industry, with a large global focus on e-commerce support, to join us.

The successful candidate will have a global remit for sourcing and cost reduction within the logistics category, including 3PL tender processes, value-add cost reductions within 3PL contracts, Final Mile couriers, and inbound/outbound freight support. Developing freight sourcing strategies quarterly and annually will be key.

Core responsibilities include project managing supplier cost initiatives, collaborating with regional stakeholders to develop a global category plan, and working within a matrix structure, primarily focusing 70% on logistics projects and 30% on other procurement areas as directed.

As a Sourcing Category Manager – Logistics, you will

• Develop and deliver the logistics category sourcing strategy, working with regional leads to create a global plan with market analysis, supplier evaluation, and selection.
• Perform spend analysis to support sourcing strategies, including deep dives into 3PL spend data and joint supply chain planning.
• Provide critical challenge to current supply bases, presenting operational solutions to stakeholders to optimize growth and efficiency.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives, monitor market trends, and conduct benchmarking.
• Forecast, monitor, and report on cost initiatives, maintaining the pipeline tracker.
• Lead new supplier sourcing, tendering programs, and manage a 12-month sourcing pipeline.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, ensuring timely signing with input from stakeholders and legal teams.
• Manage supplier performance through KPIs, SLAs, and quarterly business reviews.
• Support synergy opportunities with sister companies and lead joint tenders.
• Stay updated on industry regulations, drive sustainable sourcing, and support CSR goals.

Essential competencies include

• Ability to quickly assimilate operational data and develop actionable sourcing plans.
• High attention to detail and ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Strong project management skills, including sourcing tenders and VAVE projects.
• Proven negotiation skills with a track record of cost savings.
• Autonomy in managing resources and priorities with minimal oversight.
• Tenacity to challenge peers and stakeholders for process and supplier improvements.

About you

• Thorough knowledge of 3PL logistics markets, including B2B and B2C e-commerce.
• Experience in procurement within cosmetics or personal care industries.
• Experience supporting logistics subcategories and implementing category strategies.
• Strong data analysis skills and legal contract knowledge.
• Comfortable working with ambiguous data to achieve cost benefits.
• Experience with ‘source to contract’ e-sourcing tools is a plus.

Charlotte Tilbury offers a fast-paced, dynamic environment with hybrid work options, generous benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join us in empowering everyone to be their best selves!