Senior Manager, Procurement

Bask and Lather Co

. Lead end-to-end sourcing, supplier ecosystems, and commercialization operations within the CPG hair care category .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeYonkers • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement within the CPG hair care category, with a strong focus on supplier management, contract negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration for new product development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic SourcingContract Manufacturing ManagementAdvanced Excel / SQLERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)Project Management

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Hard Skills

Supplier EvaluationFinancial ModelingCost Reduction InitiativesData AnalysisNegotiation SkillsTechnical Literacy in Cosmetic ChemistryBOM StructuresMarket AnalysisRFP ManagementSustainable Sourcing

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCross-Functional CollaborationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsSKU ManagementQuality Management Agreements

Certifications & Qualifications

CPSMCSCPAPICS

Industry Keywords

Consumer Packaged GoodsHair CarePersonal CareContract Manufacturing OrganizationsNew Product Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOraclePackerSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end sourcing, supplier ecosystems, and commercialization operations within the CPG hair care category
Own raw material and packaging categories and drive margin expansion
Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Marketing, and Operations to commercialize product pipelines
Establish supplier evaluation scorecards, quarterly business reviews, and performance metrics
Perform financial, quality, and operational health checks on suppliers and co-packers
Maintain dual-sourcing and contingency plans
Negotiate Master Service Agreements, Quality Management Agreements, and pricing terms
Develop multi-year category strategies for hair care raw materials, packaging, and contract manufacturing services
Conduct competitive RFPs, global market analyses, and benchmark costing
Lead cost-reduction initiatives and track savings pipelines
Source sustainable materials and environmentally responsible co-manufacturing facilities
Track and audit capital tooling investments at supplier and co-packer facilities
Own procurement and manufacturing workstreams for New Product Development
Manage formula and packaging transitions from lab scale through pilot trials and commercial production
Resolve technical transfer challenges and manage long-lead components
Drive project timelines, sample review milestones, and testing schedules
Oversee purchase orders for ingredients, packaging, and CMO production runs
Manage consigned inventory, turnkey billings, and three-way invoice matching discrepancies
Govern ERP data integrity, including SKU setups, vendor item numbers, and multi-level BOM structures
Ensure accurate cost roll-ups, standard cost updates, and MRP execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry
Direct sourcing experience within Beauty, Personal Care, or specifically Hair Care
Experience managing contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs/CDMOs)
Experience leading cross-functional NPD commercialization
Experience structuring complex supplier contracts
Advanced proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
Strong data analysis capabilities, including Advanced Excel / SQL
Technical literacy in cosmetic chemistry, raw material grade specifications, and packaging mechanics preferred
High-level negotiation, contract drafting, and financial modeling skills
Exceptional project management capability and acute attention to detail in BOM structures and item master setups
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Chemistry, Materials Science, or packaging engineering preferred
CPSM, CSCP, or APICS certification strongly preferred