Job description
Job Type: 12-Month Contract, Full Time. Remote role, with occasional travel required locally and globally.
Job Location: Open to candidates located within North America.
The Ethical Buyer - Raw Material plays an essential role in growing talent in our business through collaboration and sharing best practices with the Buying Team team. You know how to be curious about their opportunities and how to be real with feedback and support.
As a growing business, Lush needs people that can adapt and evolve to the needs of our business, analyze and respond to your stakeholder’s needs. Our Lush staff live with purpose, finding their personal value connection with the values of our business, bringing their work and life paths into one holistic journey. #mylushlife
Reporting to the Buying Manager, the Ethical Buyer - Raw Material undertakes the following RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage a portfolio of raw materials and/or packaging including developing short, mid and long term purchasing strategies that align with business objectives and adhere to ethical standards
- Identify cost savings and areas of opportunity and negotiate improved terms of supply and price
- Research and approve primary and secondary suppliers and materials
- Collaborate with your team and contribute to the North American buying team deliverables and overall objectives of the business
- Visit suppliers to deepen relationships and understand the supply chain and build industry intelligence
- Support the development and creation of new regenerative projects
- Ensure quality control and material compliance
- Train and support the factory buyers
- Work with global buyers to coordinate and optimize global supply
- Manage inventory and spend within budget
- Establish targets, track progress, and report on results
- Support and collaborate with different departments as needed: Customer Service, Brand Communication, Finance
- Contribute on special projects as needed such as annual cost projects, forecasting meetings and presentations.
You bring the following QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- 5+ years in supply chain management, procurement and industry knowledge development
- Critical thinking skills in ethics and a strong ethical compass
- A commitment to ongoing learning and open to work through difficult complex issues
- Has a love for LUSH and a strong understanding of Lush values
- Is accustomed to working in a highly seasonal, high pressure production environment
- Has advanced communication skills
- Is a proven team player and contributor to overall team success
- Is proficient in MS Office and Google suite
- Has knowledge or expertise in ERP systems: Microsoft AX
- Is able to travel domestically and internationally
Thriving with a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our staff and committed to inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Recruitment Process Overview:
This salary range is based on an assessment of the local market and may vary depending on the successful candidate’s location. This range is based on base salary and does not include additional bonus program and total rewards eligibility.
Base Salary Range
$63,000—$63,000 CAD
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