Sr Sourcing Specialist
$75,000–$90,000 year
Hybrid · Los Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Sr. Sourcing Specialist responsible for identifying, qualifying, and onboarding suppliers to mitigate risk and expand the supply base, with a focus on Korea and China. Leads supplier negotiations on pricing, lead times, and production terms; collaborates with Product Development on manufacturability and tooling; coordinates with Logistics to align production with shipment timelines; tracks supplier performance for quality, compliance, and on-time delivery; surfaces sourcing opportunities from market trends; ensures adherence to sustainability and ethical policies; maintains supplier documentation and ERP data; mentors junior staff and acts as a subject matter expert for complex sourcing challenges; role requires fluency in Korean and English and sits onsite in Los Angeles with one day of telecommuting.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, International Trade, or a related field
- 6 – 8 years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience, with at least 2 years in the beauty, personal care, or consumer packaged goods industry
- Fluency in Korean and English (written and verbal)
- Demonstrated experience managing supplier negotiations, contracts, and multi-category sourcing programs
- Strong command of ERP systems and procurement tools; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and drive data-informed decisions
- Experience sourcing from Korean, Chinese, or other Asia-Pacific suppliers, including knowledge of international trade documentation and import/export compliance
- Familiarity with beauty regulatory requirements, ingredient sourcing, or licensed product programs
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