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The world leader in cosmetics, L’Oréal is present in 150 countries on five continents. Our 37 international brands have allowed us to devote ourselves solely to one business: beauty, with a mission to provide the best in cosmetics innovation to all women and men globally. Our ambition is to win over another one billion consumers around the world by inventing the cosmetic products that meet the infinite diversity of their needs and desires through continued digital innovation. L’Oréal supports diversity and sustainable, ethical sourcing for all our products, and we have reduced our emissions by approx. 78% since 2005. The DNA of L’Oréal is Innovation and we are driven by a real passion for the future. Our Research and Innovation Centres in India are the sixth innovation hub for L’Oréal worldwide to fuel local market innovations. The distance between beauty and tech is closing rapidly, and we are determined to be pioneers in this new beauty tech world. New digital technologies and services are making the world of beauty move faster than ever before. Data and artificial intelligence are opening new horizons for personalization and customization. By incorporating digital into everything that we do, we are creating a better relationship with our consumers. With several billion units produced, the Operations Department is at the heart of the group's performance and is one of its major levers. Working in Operations at L'Oréal means working in a dynamic and diverse environment, with opportunities for functional mobility and an international career. A wide range of training courses, motivating responsibilities and highly varied assignments will enable you to learn and develop. In our journey, we are looking for talented individuals who can lead us on this mission. Would you like to be a part of the adventure? We have a suitable opening in the Operations – Sourcing department for the role of Category Sourcing Manager - Upstream Packaging, SAPMENA & North Asia, based in Mumbai. What is Sourcing? Sourcing is part of the extended value chain of L'Oréal. Our role is to understand our business needs, source the best ecosystem, develop suppliers’ partnerships and reinvent our ways of working in a responsible and innovative way. As we say in L’Oréal, we need to seize what is starting and transform it to create the beauty that moves the world finding the best partners by our side along the way. What is Direct Sourcing? Direct sourcing is related to the manufacture of cosmetic products (raw materials, packaging, subcontracting, augmented beauty). What is the Category Team? The category teams’ role is to gather internal needs and extended ecosystem opportunities and risks, to build strategy on category of purchases, to build and guide the roadmap of implementation of this strategy with internal and external stakeholders and is responsible for the Supplier Relationship management of our strategic partners. Your key responsibility will be to build the strategy on your categories under the Worldwide frame, to drive our suppliers to support our key stakes and to follow the roadmap of implementation through operational project or animation of stakeholders, in accordance with the Group's Sourcing policies and strategies. In this role, you will have a great diversity of activities and will have the opportunity to deal with various stakeholders, from L'Oréal experts to Divisions. You will work with suppliers and organization of the ecosystem from all around the world. You will be able to learn, build your expertise, develop your extended ecosystem and unleash your potential! JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Be the global sourcing expert on your categories: global market analysis, identification of internal experts and external ecosystems and knowledge capitalization on technologies Analysis of the needs on the category on the global level and for all brands of the Group, in collaboration with business teams and internal stakeholders Co build and validate the worldwide strategy on the category with close collaboration with the related worldwide & regional category managers, the business teams and the L’Oreal experts Ensure the strategy roll out through communication to stakeholders, key projects implementation Supplier Relationship Management over the global or strategic regional suppliers Animate the supplier relationship for the global suppliers: Target business development, improvement of the performance of the supplier (competitiveness, Supply, Quality, Sustainability, innovation) Contractualization the main agreements: Master agreement, commercial agreement… Manage the risk on your supplier’s portfolio Market opportunities: watch and catch innovations and opportunities on the supplier market or technologies with a strong value-added potential for L’Oreal, on sustainability, responsiveness and/or competitiveness, scout new suppliers to meet the needs of your category, Contribute to continuous improvement and budget yearly exercise PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: Minimum 15 years of relevant working experience. Leadership to onboard teams, stakeholders and supplier on complex projects and roadmaps Ability to present results to top management Strong communication skills Curiosity, and analytical skills, both on data and markets & trends Ability to leverage Supplier relationship to match the Responsiveness & Sustainability ambitions Experience in Sourcing, especially on managing a scope from the strategic point of view Skills on risk management and contract management Strong team spirit and ability to work in multifunctional and international teams Negotiation skills and ability to influence L’ORÉAL COMPETENCIES: Innovator Strategist People developer Integrator Entrepreneur KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Direct Reportees - 0 Internal Stakeholders – Global Sourcing team, Packaging, Product Development , Manufacturing teams, Contract Manufacturing External Stakeholders – Supplier ecosystem TRAVEL REQUIRED: Travel based on project requirements. L’Oréal is committed to building a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. L’Oréal closely prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Description: Skills: Knits, sourcing, PDQAT Location: Bangalore Experience: 6 to 9 years Ensure MFL brands-FG Sourcing is available on time with predefined quality and at targeted costs for conversion. Seasonal / Annual Sourcing Planning and ensuring Quality & Cost-Effective Sourcing in line with business requirements Budgeting, Monitoring & Control of Sourcing- FG Costs effective cost negotiation to ensure right product costs and GP realization Coordinate with Design & Product teams to plan requirement for all FG for woven products and in adherence to business calendar Source FG locally and globally Plan, Source, Monitor & Control delivery of FG on time in adherence to business Calendar for all categories and ensure Contingency Measures in case of a fabric delay or rejection Formulate SOP and Systems for effective and efficient Sourcing Operations. Develop and Implement Quality Assurance & Control Systems for FG Vendor Locations to ensure quality supplies and ensure practices in conjunction with suppliers to ensure quality standards are met and consistency maintained Vendor Development & Relationship Management Ensure MG expectations w.r.t quality and future plans are communicated to the vendor from time to time Ensure Technical support to vendors for improving quality levels, efficiency and cost optimization Build an effective working relationship with manufacturing vendors to ensure that business objectives are met Manage Sourcing Initiatives Map FG/ fashion trends, raw material prices and relevant knowledge / domain trends in the market and note necessary interventions, actions or adaptation to be done so as to ensure sourcing functions effectiveness Identify suppliers globally and document an exhaustive vendor database with relevant information on capability and capacity To be a part of organizing mill week customized to brand product /category requirements Ensure Continuous fueling of new developments, value addition, fashion content and product improvements with respect to fabrics & FG across categories Functional & Operational support and facilitation to internal customers- Design & Product Team People Development: To ensure planned development of subordinates and ensure quality "work and environment" processes in sourcing function Monitor and review team and individual performance, Provide Feedback. Monitor and improve workflow Report to: Senior Executive

General Summary: As an Sr. Material Specialist for Advanced Development, you will work with the Sample Room Capacity and Production Manager and execute specific Material and Trim Proto requirements against the requested Apparel Sample/Proto requests. Plan and coordinate the needed Material & Trim components from the Raw Material Vendors within our source base with the assigned Finished Goods Vendors. Manage and update the Proto Yardage & Trim requests, coordinate delivery and communication between the Raw Material Vendors and Finished Goods Vendors. You will have to liaise with HO Proto Development Manager, HO Developer and Fit Engineering teams in understanding the component needs for the said Apparel Sample/Proto request. You will work with Raw Material Vendors and Finished Goods Vendor sample room teams to ensure on time delivery of requires Materials and Trims and manage a transparent delivery status. You would be required to work on continuous improvement projects with the Raw Material Vendors to build them as a sustainable partner and suppliers. ___________________________________________________ Essential Duties and Responsibilities: As Sr. Material Specialist for Advanced Development, you are responsible for managing the delivery of Materials and Trims, from the Raw Material Vendor to the Finished Goods Vendors that you work with. You would work with the Raw Material Vendors on their ability to provide the needed material and trims based on Bill of Material requirement of the request apparel styles. You would be required to find solutions to meet the expected delivery and provide alternative solutions should substitute be required by working closes with the regional Material Research and Development teams. You would work with the Raw Material Vendors on a process flow which best aligns with the Columbia's sample/proto order execution at the Finished Good Vendor. Internal reviews, Trainings and re-enforcement meetings would be required to ensure the process stands test of time. You would be required to work extensively with the Raw Material Vendor to arrange for timely and accurate delivery of Materials and Trims and be in constant communication with the Finished Goods Vendor Sample Room Manager. Engagement with Apparel Sample Production Specialist and HO Developer to understand the styles unique Material and Trim requirements while establishing the appropriate stock levels at the Finished Goods Vendor Sample Room assuring their ability to provide rapid Sample and Prototype delivery. Gain in depth understanding of the Raw Material Vendor capabilities, lead-times and minimum order quantities to best align with the needs of the Finished Good Vendor Sample Room requirements. Use of Enterprise PLM system and Microsoft OneNote tools and PowerBi reports to have a transparent and seamless flow of information. Customer Service to both internal and external customers is a key focus. Secondary Functions/Responsibilities: Work with HO and Asia Material Development and Research teams to provide needed proto yardage request for newly commercialized Materials and Trim Validate seasonal Color direction with the HO Color team assuring that Materials and Trim requests are meeting the seasonal color direction Review proto yardage request are executable within the said capacity and capabilities of the Raw Material Vendors Anticipate and forecast both generic and CSC seasonless Materials and Trims with Raw Material Vendors against Finished Goods Vendor inventory levels Collaborate with regional Merchandising, Material and Quality teams to trouble shoot issues. Review Documents, Tech Packs, and complete logistics and payment formalities, through established debit note processes Requirements: Bachelor's degree in manufacturing of textiles and trims or a minimum of 5 years or work experience in apparel manufacturing Ability to communicate extensively with global teams Strong Analytical skills Job Scope: Job involves a moderate degree of complexity in dealing with new and sometimes unique situations, as well as recurring situations. Operates from some established procedures and implements the development of new ones depending on the situation. Job tasks are performed under a moderate degree of supervision. Decisions are made within prescribed company policy guidelines and constraints. Errors in judgment or the performance of job duties may lead to customer non-acceptance, inefficiency and delays in the production process, and a negative impact on the company's reputation and credibility. Possess deep knowledge of the apparel manufacturing industry. Must have excellent written and verbal communications, organization, and presentation skills in the English language. Must have the capability to troubleshoot and solve problems of moderate complexity or difficulty. Ability to negotiate and influence others is required. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external contacts: both domestically and internationally. Reporting Line and Supervisory Responsibility: Sr. Material Specialist for Advanced Development (P3) position reports to the Merchandise Manager for Advance development. The role gives significant freedom to the person to set objective and progressive goals during trek conversation with the manager and work on execution strategy. This role currently has no supervisory responsibility. #LI-SA1 This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

Job Description: Skills: Trims sourcing, PDQAT Location: Bangalore Experience: 6 to 9 years Ensure MFL brands FG Sourcing is available on time with predefined quality and at targeted costs for conversion. · Seasonal / Annual Sourcing Planning and ensuring Quality & Cost-Effective Sourcing in line with business requirements · Budgeting, Monitoring & Control of Sourcing- FG Costs effective cost negotiation to ensure right product costs and GP realization · Coordinate with Design & Product teams to plan requirement for all FG for woven products and in adherence to business calendar · Source FG locally and globally · Plan, Source, Monitor & Control delivery of FG on time in adherence to business Calendar for all categories and ensure Contingency Measures in case of a fabric delay or rejection · Formulate SOP and Systems for effective and efficient Sourcing Operations. · Develop and Implement Quality Assurance & Control Systems for FG Vendor Locations to ensure quality supplies and ensure practices in conjunction with suppliers to ensure quality standards are met and consistency maintained Vendor Development & Relationship Management · Ensure MG expectations w.r.t quality and future plans are communicated to the vendor from time to time · Ensure Technical support to vendors for improving quality levels, efficiency and cost optimization · Build an effective working relationship with manufacturing vendors to ensure that business objectives are met Manage Sourcing Initiatives Map fabric & FG/ fashion trends, raw material prices and relevant knowledge / domain trends in the market and note necessary interventions, actions or adaptation to be done so as to ensure sourcing functions effectiveness · Identify suppliers globally and document an exhaustive vendor database with relevant information on capability and capacity · To be a part of organizing mill week customized to brand product /category requirements · Ensure Continuous fueling of new developments, value addition, fashion content and product improvements with respect to fabrics & FG across categories · Functional & Operational support and facilitation to internal customers- Design & Product Team People Development: To ensure planned development of subordinates and ensure quality "work and environment" processes in sourcing function · Monitor and review team and individual performance, Provide Feedback. · Monitor and improve workflow Report to: Senior Executive