About this role
Procurement Specialist – Beauty & Skincare
A leading organization is seeking a Procurement Specialist with specialized knowledge in the beauty and skincare industry to join their team in Lagos, Nigeria.
This role is critical for sourcing a diverse range of beauty, skincare, cosmetics, and personal care products. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable terms, and ensuring the timely procurement of high-quality goods.
The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of product authenticity, pricing strategies, inventory planning, and current market trends within the beauty sector.
Required Skills
- Procurement, Beauty Industry, Skincare, Cosmetics, Personal Care Brands, Negotiation, Vendor Management, Commercial Skills, Product Authenticity, Pricing, Inventory Planning, Market Trends
Key Responsibilities
- Source and procure beauty, skincare, cosmetics, and personal care products.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors.
- Negotiate favorable terms and pricing with suppliers.
- Ensure product authenticity and quality.
- Manage inventory levels and optimize stock planning.
- Stay updated on market trends and competitor activities.
- Collaborate with internal teams to understand product needs and demand.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of procurement experience in beauty retail, skincare, cosmetics, or a related industry.
- Strong product knowledge across skincare, beauty, and personal care brands.
- Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and commercial skills.
- Understanding of product authenticity, pricing, inventory planning, and market trends.