Co-Manufacturing & Packaging Buyer - Beauty Category

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Company Description Job Description At Rituals, we are looking for a Co-Manufacturing & Packaging Buyer for our Beauty Category to strengthen our Sourcing team. In this role, you will help bring our beauty products to life, from luxurious Haircare to playful Lipcare & Make-up. While our Innovation team develops new concepts, you make sure these ideas become reality: sourced, developed and delivered to the highest Rituals standards. You combine a strong commercial mindset with operational excellence, ensuring every product launch runs smoothly, on time and within budget, while upholding the premium quality our brand is known for. This position offers the opportunity to work across a diverse and fast-growing product portfolio. You will directly influence the development and sourcing of the formulas and packaging that define the Rituals beauty experience. It is a role built on collaboration, working closely with colleagues from Innovation, Supply Chain and Quality, as well as suppliers around the world. You will grow your expertise in an international environment while helping to create products that connect people and bring meaningful moments of wellbeing. As a CoManufacturing & Packaging Buyer, you go far beyond negotiations. You build long-term partnerships, safeguard quality and sustainability, and ensure that our beauty collections stand out for their innovation, craftsmanship and commercial success. Key Responsibilities Manage relationship with suppliers: support on performance assessment, support on preparing key commercial negotiations Prepare and present supplier panel & award recommendations for NPD, in line with Sourcing strategy Prepare and present business cases using the AQSCIS framework Lead negotiations with suppliers for NPD Manage suppliers’s capacity and respect to timelines to ensure flawless product launches Ensure sourcing choices meet Rituals sustainability, quality and ethical standards Collaborate with internal teams including Innovation, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory and Impact Support the resolution of supply and quality issues on your portfolio Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements Ensure accurate product data, compliance and documentation within our sourcing systems In short, you are the link between creative innovation and operational delivery, ensuring Rituals beauty products are developed and produced with care, quality and purpose. Qualifications We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a strong commercial mindset and passion for beauty. You are analytical, structured and enjoy working collaboratively to turn creative ideas into tangible products. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, procurement, supply chain or a similar field 3 to 5 years of experience in buying, sourcing or procurement, preferably within cosmetics, beauty or personal care Strong analytical and structured decision-making skills Excellent project management and organizational abilities Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Collaborative, confident and able to influence when needed Fluent in English, both spoken and written You bring energy, curiosity and a hands-on approach. You are eager to grow, open to feedback and motivated to improve how things are done every day. We have a strong preference for candidates already based in the Netherlands. Why Rituals At Rituals, we believe in the power of connection with ourselves, each other and the world around us. That is why we work 80 percent from the office (typically four days per week) and 20 percent from home. Together, we bring our brand philosophy to life by transforming everyday routines into meaningful moments. What are the Next Steps Apply via our careers site Hear back from our recruiter within 10 working days First interview with a team member and hiring manager Online assessment Second interview including a business case and discussion with the Director of Sourcing and Recruiter If we are a match, we will make you an offer Please note: Applications via email are not accepted, and acquisition is not appreciated. Additional Information