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Retail Buyer

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

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