Strategic Sourcing Category Manager

Experience something categorically different. With over 1,200 stores throughout the U.S., designs to expand internationally, a thriving digital ecosystem and a growth trajectory that’s put Wall Street on notice, Ulta Beauty provides dynamic challenges for those who want to apply their financial acumen to ever-increasing levels of complexity. Professional ownership. Diverse and ever-evolving projects. Greater levels of impact. The ability to influence decisions and organizational direction. It’s all part of the daily experience of our Finance & Accounting associates.

If you want a collaborative environment where continual learning, career self-determination and trust are prioritized, where an engaged leadership provides deep levels of support and guidance, Ulta Beauty is uniquely positioned to deliver greater levels of career satisfaction. Are you up for the challenge?

THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE: 

The Sourcing Manager role is a step forward in your sourcing and procurement career in the world of beauty.  You will have the opportunity to learn the many functions of an Indirect Strategic Sourcing Department, deepen your sourcing and procurement skills, build valuable relationships, and make an immediate impact by driving savings to the bottom line.

In this role, you’ll support and lead various sourcing projects in the Digital and Ecommerce category.  This includes category strategy development, sourcing projects, price/contract negotiations, financial analysis, and basic project management.  All with a goal of creating meaningful value for Ulta.

Overall, the role requires strong organization, frequent and clear communication, problem-solving skills, positive working relationships, and a drive to achieve valuable results across a variety of projects.

YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:

• Lead multiple sourcing projects, primarily in the Digital and eCommerce  category.  Common purchases and subcategories include: digital payment processors (cart/checkout), digital advertising and marketing, SaaS and on-premise software, unique innovation partnerships, and other professional services.
  Recurring projects include - strategic sourcing events (RFP’s), price negotiations, contract negotiations (with support from Legal Services), resolving supplier/Ulta issues.  Support will also be required with Ulta’s 3^rd Party labor MSP and VMS solution.
• Adhere to Ulta’s sourcing expectations and utilize our tools and data; including Ariba, Scanmarket, Teams, and a host of supporting applications
• Identify and deliver value for Ulta (savings, avoidance, risk reduction, diversity, sustainability and more)
• Utilize your project management skills to execute projects with internal stakeholders and procurement leadership
• Build positive working relationships with internal stakeholders
• Support Ulta’s efforts to further supplier diversity and inclusion

THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:

• Comfortable solving unique problems, asking questions, and continually learning
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships - from entry-level teammates up to executive leadership
• Ability to provide timely updates to projects utilizing sourcing toolkit and Microsoft applications.
• Demonstrated ability to self-start, determining work steps based upon management direction and Ulta tools/templates
• Strong organization and process improvement skills
• Excellent written and oral communicator, including leadership presentation skills
• Competent data analysis abilities
• Proficient with Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams; ability to learn procurement-specific software such as Ariba on the job
• Bachelor's degree in a related field from four-year college or university; and/or 3-5 years of sourcing experience

• Familiarity with sourcing processes, terminology, contract negotiations, and other procurement best practices

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ulta “FlexWork” – three (3) days in office per month (Bolingbrook, IL), with the remainder remote

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At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

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