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Posted
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Paris, 75, FR, 75002
Procurement Director Prestige Fragrance
Procurement Director Prestige Fragrance
Coty is on the lookout for an exceptional leader to join our Global Procurement Team. In this pivotal role, you will help reclaim operational excellence and fuel sustainable growth
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Procurement Director Prestige Fragrance, you’ll take full ownership of procurement activities linked to Innovation and Productivity projects across all brands in scope, while supporting the implementation of Global and Regional Category sourcing strategies.
Projects include a diverse range of packaging & raw materials categories, as well as Third-Party Manufacturing (TPM), and internal factory-related initiatives.
This is a high-impact position that works in close partnership with a broad network of Coty business stakeholders including Category Procurement, Marketing, R&D, Initiative Leaders, Finance, Planning, Manufacturing, EXO Operations, Legal, Quality, and Sustainability.
Your main focus:
- Lead and execute strategic sourcing initiatives for innovation projects, ensuring alignment with category strategy and long-term sustainability.
- Safeguard supply continuity and support TPM strategies by identifying and mitigating risks in critical material sourcing
- Unlock cost efficiencies by defining and managing a robust productivity pipeline in collaboration with Planning and Operations.
- Resolve procurement challenges, managing issues and escalating appropriately to leadership or category managers.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to gather brand and supply chain inputs while cultivating deep expertise in brand equities and technologies.
- Manage and mentor a global team of five, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture.
Working for Coty means embracing the idea of being fearlessly kind to ourselves, to others and to the planet. It also means being forward-thinkers and daring to shape the future together.
YOU ARE A COTY FIT
You’re commercially agile, creative, and resilient—a natural leader with a sharp strategic mind and a hands-on approach. You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced international environments and have a passion for driving results through collaboration and innovation.
You also bring:
- 10+ years of procurement and sourcing experience, ideally within the beauty industry —particularly in fragrances.
- Strong proficiency in data analysis and project management to drive strategic initiatives and operational efficiency.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a strong ability to influence and align stakeholders across functions.
- Tech-savvy, with proficiency in SAP, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Procurement E-Systems.
- Demonstrated success in leading teams and managing change in evolving business landscapes.
OUR BENEFITS
As our Procurement Director Prestige Fragrance, some of the benefits you will receive are:
- A salary that matches your knowledge and experience
- Bonus plan based on your performance and company results
- Holiday entitlement of 25 days, based on full-time employment + 11 days RTT
- Omni-Working: Hybrid flexible working model enabling employees to balance remote and office-based work and promote work - life balance
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
- A telephone/online introductory meeting follows
- A first online/in-person interview
- A second interview
- A third interview
- You will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.
ABOUT COTY
Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Therefore, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate or employee and strive to be an open, inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self. Join us in making over the world of beauty!
For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit www.coty.com/your-career.