Assistant Manager Of Indirect Purchasing

Who We Are: At Huda Beauty, our Vision is to lead in creating a democratized beauty industry where power is given back to people to define, create, and enjoy beauty for themselves! Launched by award-winning beauty powerhouse Huda Kattan in 2013, Huda Beauty is one of the worlds fastest growing beauty brands. As a company, we are fuelled by purpose and not profit, this allows us to approach things differently so that we can create products, content, and a community like no other. A lot has changed since our launch in 2013, but something that will forever remain at the core of Huda Beauty is our focus on business excellence and our unwavering passion for kindness!

Summary: The Assistant Manager of Indirect Purchasing will support the companys indirect procurement activities across categories such as Supply Chain, Marketing, Logistics, IT, and general services. Reporting to the Senior Manager Global Purchasing, this role focuses on executing procurement processes, supporting negotiations, and ensuring supplier performance. With strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and cross-functional collaboration, the Assistant Manager will help drive cost optimization, compliance, and operational excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Purchase & Procurement Support:

• Support the identification of indirect goods and services needs across the company
• Assist in implementing purchasing strategies and ensuring timely execution of purchase requests
• Prepare and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal procedures
  
  

• Support negotiations by preparing benchmarks, cost comparisons, and data analysis
• Maintain day-to-day contact with suppliers and ensure smooth communication
• Escalate supplier issues to the line manager and support in their resolution
  
  

• Analyse Monitor and analyse procurement spend data to identify saving opportunities
• Support the preparation of reports on supplier performance and procurement KPIs
• Maintain accurate documentation and records of procurement activities
  
  

• Assist in contract drafting and follow-up under the supervision of the Manager
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and legal/regulatory requirements
  
  

• Contribute to the implementation and use of procurement tools and ERP systems
• Support data accuracy and process automation initiatives
  
  

• Apply sustainable procurement guidelines in daily activities
• Support initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental impact of indirect procurement
  
  

• Collaborate with internal teams to align procurement activities with their needs
• Promote awareness of procurement procedures and compliance requirements
  
  

• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize procurement processes
• Promote and integrate sustainable procurement practices into the companys procurement policy
  
  

• Ensure accurate and timely execution of indirect purchasing activities
• Contribute to cost savings initiatives through data analysis and supplier support
• Provide reliable reporting and insights to management
• Support sustainability and compliance in procurement processes
  
  

• Good knowledge of procurement processes and supplier coordination
• Basic negotiation skills, with the ability to support discussions and prepare relevant data/benchmarks
• Strong analytical and Excel/ERP skills
• Familiarity with indirect procurement categories (e.g., Marketing, PR, Logistics, IT, Office supplies).
  
  

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and suppliers
• Problem-solving mindset with proactivity.
  
  

• Attention to detail and accuracy in execution
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  
  

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Purchasing, Business, Economics, or related field
• 3-5 years of professional experience in procurement or a related role
• Previous experience in indirect purchasing is an advantage
  
  

• Monthly "Self-Love Days" - at company discretion
• Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employees and dependents
• Monthly coaching sessions with our in-house Success Coach
• Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty products
• Quarterly product gifting