Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager
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About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our team. This role will focus on ensuring ethical and sustainable sourcing of essential oils across a portfolio of long-term oil supply partners in Europe.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop deep expertise in the supply chains within European and adjacent portfolios.
* Identify opportunities for improvement within supply chains and collaborate with partners to implement solutions.
* Manage long-term relationships with oil supply partners, serving as the primary point of contact for all communications.
* Collaborate with the procurement team to create, optimize, and implement budgets and purchasing strategies.
* Oversee contract development and negotiations, as well as budget management and cost-optimization initiatives.
* Conduct market research and analysis to develop strategic sourcing strategies.
* Design and implement strategic diversification plans to ensure ethical and sustainable global supply.
* Support the Sourcing Compliance Team with due diligence efforts, including Co-Impact Sourcing evaluations and third-party verifications and audits.
* Assist the R&D and product development teams in planning and launching new products.
* Prepare and share accurate supply chain information for marketing and communication purposes.
* Partner with oil suppliers, stakeholders, and other teams to design, execute, and verify philanthropic projects in sourcing regions.
* Organize and lead sourcing experience visits for doTERRA Wellness Advocates in collaboration with oil supply partners.
* Represent and present at corporate events as needed.
* Serve as a key liaison between the global sourcing team and regional offices.
* Special project management when required.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
* Master's degree a plus.
* 3-5 years' experience in supply chain management, procurement, or a related field.
* Knowledge and experience in the essential oil industry market.
* Fluent in English and at least one other European language.
* Ability to travel.