Senior Manager, Centralized Indirect P2P Management

Our Story

Launched in 2015, Sol de Janeiro is a globally recognized, award-winning beauty brand, drawing inspiration from Brazil’s beauty rituals, warmth, and spirit. Sol de Janeiro delivers a sensory experience beloved by multi-generational consumers worldwide, with clinically proven results, transformative textures, and transportive fragrances.  

Headquartered in New York and launched as a digitally native brand, we have expanded globally with teams in Paris, London, and Germany. Our commitment to excellence has earned high-profile honors, including being named one of TIME100’s 2024 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company’s 2024 World's Most Innovative Companies, and WWD Beauty Inc’s Power Brands of 2024, underscoring its leadership in the beauty industry and outstanding workplace. These accolades highlight our dedication to being a leading brand in the beauty industry and an exceptional workplace. 

What You’ll Do

The Senior Manager of Centralized Indirect Procure to Pay Management is responsible for leading and overseeing the purchase order lifecycle related to Indirect spending categories (e.g., Marketing, Creative, IT, Supply Chain, Corporate Services). This leader will centralize and streamline PO creation, and tracking processes, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, manage new vendor onboarding process, enhancing efficiency, and optimizing vendor performance across the organization. The position will be reporting to the Director, Global Indirect Procurement. The successful candidate will be someone who is passionate about Indirect Procurement, gets excited about problem solving with various cross functional teams, and is focused on building relationships.

This role is a unique opportunity to join a new team chartered by developing the foundation and future of Indirect Procurement at Sol de Janeiro.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Develop and lead a centralized Indirect PO management strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Build and manage a high-performing team responsible for Indirect PO lifecycle management.
• Drive transformation initiatives to improve PO efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee the end-to-end Indirect PO process including requisition intake, approval workflows, PO issuance, change orders, and closure.
• Ensure timely and accurate PO creation in alignment with budgetary controls and policy guidelines.
• Collaborate with Finance and Indirect Procurement category managers to ensure POs support cost management and reporting requirements.
• Manage New Vendor Onboarding Process (collecting documents from all new vendors to be onboarded)
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation, standardization, and process improvement.
• Lead change management communication on for new Indirect Purchasing process
• Maintain procurement systems (e.g., SAP, and future reporting tools) and ensure accurate data management and reporting.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for cycle time, accuracy, compliance.
• Act as a liaison between Procurement, Finance and Business Units to ensure consistent communication and alignment.
• Educate internal stakeholders on procurement policies and PO processes to promote compliance and adoption.
• Partner with category managers to support sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations.
• Ensure all PO activities comply with corporate policies, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Mitigate financial and operational risks associated with encouraging indirect procurement practices.

Must Haves

•    Bachelor's degree required in Business, Supply Chain, or related field. 
•    8+ years of Indirect Procurement experience with a focus on Indirect purchasing and PO Management
•    3+ years in a leadership or management role overseeing centralized procurement operations
•    Proven track record of driving process improvements and leading cross-functional initiatives.
•    Understanding of Procurement processes and end-to-end Supply Chain Operations. 
•    Strong understanding of indirect procurement categories and vendor management practices.
•    Expertise in ERP and eProcurement tools. SAP Experience required. 
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a proven ability to work independently. 
•    Effective problem solving and project management skills.
•    Organized and keen on details and accuracy.
•    Ability to work in a fast paced and ever-changing environment.
•    Ability to occasionally travel for supplier visits, up to ~5%
•    Beauty industry or Consumer Packaged Goods experience preferred.
•    CPSM, CPM, CSP, or Six Sigma certifications preferred, not required.

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Why Sol de Janeiro?

• Competitive salary and bonus program
• Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for collaboration and growth
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and celebrates individuality
• The chance to be part of a fast-growing, award-winning global beauty brand

 The information contained herein is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee, as these may change or new ones may be assigned at any time. 

Sol de Janeiro is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. 

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People Experience Team at careers@soldejaneiro.com. 

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