Director of Co-Manufacturing & Procurement

The Director of Co-Manufacturing & Procurement is responsible for overseeing Glossier's purchasing strategy, vendor relationships, and supply chain operations to acquire goods and services cost-effectively. The Director of Co-Manufacturing & Procurement is both strategic and hands-on, with a direct impact on customer satisfaction, margin protection and commercial flexibility. This role works closely with finance, logistics, and commercial as a trusted, strategic partner enabling value and flexibility to support broader business goals. You will be responsible for all processes and budget with expectations for delivering both short-term and long-term priorities and plans. You will work closely with internal teams to lead and develop a first-class supply chain that supports Glossier's growth and expansion, both domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement procurement plans to support new development and existing portfolio products; Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, lead times, and MOQs; Identify and qualify new suppliers while maintaining current vendor connectivity; Lead efforts to develop and manage alternate material replenishment methods that increase inventory turns and support 100% customer on-time delivery; Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and economic conditions to proactively mitigate supply chain risks; Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms, and conditions; Improve purchasing efficiencies and supplier performance through MRP optimization, supplier KPIs, and vendor management; Monitor supplier scrap rates, obtain corrective actions, and oversee resolution of issues affecting product quality or on-time delivery; Coordinate and track open order updates across all vendor partners; Manage PO execution, master data accuracy, BOM creation/management, supplier records, and spend tracking

Requirements

10+ Years of Global Supply Chain Leadership; Deep expertise leading end-to-end global supply chain, procurement, sourcing, and quality operations in an omni-channel environment; A proven track record of building, launching, and managing highly collaborative relationships with domestic and international contract manufacturers; Hands-on experience scaling operations using ERP, WMS, and e-commerce platforms to drive efficiency; Clear confidence presenting strategic recommendations and directly influencing executive leadership; Strong business acumen across inventory management, financial forecasting, ROI, and spend management; Driven yet compassionate leader with the proven ability to motivate, mentor and develop a team

Nice to have

Omni-channel beauty industry experience; Previous experience in fragrance, make-up and/or skincare; A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Business Management, or a related field