Retail Buyer

Beschreibung:

A&CP Buyer - Global Procurement (Color Cosmetics)

We are seeking an Buyer to join Coty's Global Procurement team. In this role, you will be responsible for the Retail Categories, and supporting the broader A&CP scope for our Colour Cosmetics brands - Rimmel, Max Factor, CoverGirl, Sally Hansen, Bourjois, and Miss Sporty.

You will help bring our instore activations and brand experiences to life, while contributing to strategic projects across the A&CP category (Permanent Merchandising, Temporary Merchandising, GWPs, and others).

This position is ideal for a hands on, analytical, data driven Procurement professional who enjoys working across regions, solving problems, and driving tangible business impact.

Working with key stakeholders:

* Central stakeholders across functions, VM, FINANCE

* EMEA, Americas and APAC Retail Procurement leadership

* Other indirect global category leads

Reporting to Senior Manager, Global Indirect Procurement Consumer Beauty your responsibilities will include:

* Assist your manager with both, Retail Categories and the wider A&CP scope for Color Cosmetics.

* Value Contribution: Help identify cost-effective and sustainable solutions for your categories, supporting faster-to-market execution and measurable business impact.

* Supplier Support: Assist in maintaining positive relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, timely delivery, and collaborative problem-solving.

* Learning & Skill Development: Participate in knowledge-sharing and upskilling initiatives, learning about category strategy, cost targets, and ROI, while developing your own

Procurement expertise

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Support Category Strategy: Help develop and carry out retail category plans across different markets. Assist with research on suppliers, pricing, tariffs, and local risks.

* Contribute to Cost Savings:

-Look for ways to reduce costs and improve value within your category.

-Track and report on results.

-Assist with Supplier Management: Support relationships with suppliers to encourage innovation, strong performance, and long-term partnerships.

* Help with Sourcing & Contracts: Assist in preparing for supplier negotiations, managing purchase orders, and maintaining contract documentation.

* Analyze Market Data: Collect and summarize information about markets, competitors, and industry trends to support decision-making.

* Follow Company Policies: Make sure all work complies with Coty's Data Privacy, Information Security, and Code of Conduct standards.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Profile and education:

* 2+ years of Procurement experience, ideally in Indirect Procurement, Retail materials, or A&CP categories.

* Highly datad riven, analytical, comfortable managing complex datasets and cost models.

* Strong ownership and proactive approach, with the ability to operate hands-on in a fast-paced environment.

* Advanced Excel and strong PowerPoint skills;

* Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field preferred.

* Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Key competencies and demonstrated skills:

* Collaborative team player, able to work effectively with colleagues across regions and functions.

* Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail.

* Good analytical ability and interest in developing category and market understanding.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Suite - especially Excel and PowerPoint. Clear communicator with developing negotiation and influencing skills.

* Demonstrates business curiosity, professionalism, and interpersonal savvy.

* Interest in and understanding of the A&CP environment

Country/Region: NL

City: Amsterdam