Head of Strategic Sourcing

8 months ago


London, United Kingdom AESOP Corporate Full time

**Head of Strategic Sourcing | London**

For over 35 years, Aesop has carefully cultivated an inspiring and inclusive environment in which our employees are supported and encouraged to thrive. As a global retail organisation, we offer professional development and advancement opportunities to complement career goals and aspirations.

Our approach to skin care involves meticulous attention to detail, using only the most efficacious ingredients to create formulations which stir the self and senses. The same meticulous approach is taken during our recruitment process, seeking out considered and inspired individuals with a wealth of perspectives who bring out the best in themselves and others.

We aim to strike the right balance between people, planet and profit, actively reducing our footprint on the planet that generously sustains us. So far, this journey has led us to become a certified B Corp. We are committed to building a more sustainable and inclusive society.

**Role purpose**

Sourcing is part of the extended value chain of Aesop. The role of the Head of Strategic Sourcing is to understand Aesop business needs, source the best ecosystem, develop supplier partnerships and reinvent our ways of working in a responsible and innovative way. This role will be responsible for both direct and indirect sourcing for the Aesop organisation. Direct sourcing relates to the process of purchasing and manufacturing of Aesop products (raw materials, packaging and subcontracting arrangements) that are directly incorporated into our final product offering. Indirect sourcing relates to the acquisition of goods and services that support the day-to-day operations of a business but are not part of the final product

Role responsibilities include, but not limited to
- **Strategy**
- Define and implement the organisations overall sourcing strategy and lead operations that build value driven vendor partnerships focusing on risk management, reliability and cost effectiveness.
- Study market intelligence and conduct frequent market analysis and benchmarking to anticipate price fluctuations

**Execution**
- Implement structured negotiation processes that facilitate supplier negotiations and contacting
- Obtain new sources, methods and vendors to ensure a reliable supply of materials
- Deploy systems and tools to manage process, create efficiencies and control costs

**Communication and Relationship Management**
- Partner with business stakeholders to ensure alignment on business needs
- Coach stakeholders on core disciplines leading to continuous improvement and a culture of positive change
- Develop vendor partnerships, sets KPIs and goals and uses scorecards to measure and evaluate vendor performance

**Leadership**
- Lead change management activities across the Sourcing department and more broadly the Supply Chain and Operations functions

This is a full-time position operating with a hybrid working pattern.

**What we are looking for**
- Open mindset and deep curiosity seeking to understand others, listen without judgement and act on diverse perspectives
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and psychologically safe work environment
- Extensive sourcing and procurement experience
- Preferred exposure to NetSuite and SAP ERP
- Proven track record in process improvement and change management within complex operational environments
- Demonstrated ability to influence and drive outcomes by engaging with key stakeholders
- Excellent negotiation skills and strong business acumen
- Strategic thinking with the ability to articulate a clear vision and path for the team
- Comfort dealing with high levels of ambiguity
- Proficient in devising, implementing, and delivering projects within scope through efficient resource management
- Highly effective communicator, demonstrating empathy, active listening, assertiveness, and a focus on mid and long-term interests
- Exemplary work ethic and the ability to lead by example
- Resilient, independent, self-reliant, tenacious, and a team player
- Strong analytical skills, capable of evaluating, analysing, and presenting data meaningfully
- Ability to manage activities and projects within agreed budgets
- Familiarity and experience with organisational design principles

**What’s on offer**

We take a holistic approach to employment, promoting professional development, career growth, employee wellbeing initiatives and encouraging deep connections with the local community through the Aesop Foundation, volunteering and matched giving programs. Employee benefits include
- Flexible, hybrid working pattern
- Generous product discount allowance and bi-annual complimentary product allocation
- Paid volunteering allowance for all employees
- Bonus opportunity based on personal, and business, performance
- Suite of options to aid development, including complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning, in-house Product and Core skills training and study support opportunities
- Access to employee assistance program



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