Procurement Sourcing Specialist II

Skills & Experience

Experience:  3+ years in progressively responsible experience in purchasing as well as exposure to related areas

Education:  Bachelor/University Degree in Business, Procurement, Logistics or a related field

• Must have effective negotiation skills in order to influence decisions that impact Company bottom-line.
• Must have the ability to effectively interface with internal and external contacts and have the ability to monitor delicate situations tactfully.
• Must have the ability to understand business needs and strategically plan the most cost-effective solution to goals and objectives, while balancing the needs of the independent sales force.
• Must have effective decision-making skills since decisions impact the financial, employee, or public relations posture of the organization. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would normally result in failure to achieve goals critical to the major objectives of the organization.
• Must have effective organizational, project management, and time management skills to work effectively with internal and external contacts.
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills in order to address purchasing requests, inquiries, and problems, interface effectively with suppliers, and to act as a liaison between suppliers and stakeholders.

Company Overview

Looking for a career where you can make a difference?

At Mary Kay we are committed to enriching the lives of women and their families around the world, we offer careers with unlimited opportunities to do something beautiful every day. More than 5,000 employees work in locations around the world. They provide the products, marketing and other support to millions of Independent Beauty Consultants (IBCs) who work as independent contractors, selling our products directly to consumers in nearly 40 markets on five continents.

We are a company that believes in our people and cares for them with truly exceptional benefits. We offer:

• A comprehensive health plan which includes medical, dental, and vision with low premiums
• 401(k) plan
• A generous profit-sharing program
• Free access to on-site fitness center and on-site clinic