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Indirect Purchasing Executive

Dubai - United Arab Emirates
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 world’s fastest growing beauty brands. As a company, we are fueled 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 Indirect Purchasing Executive is responsible for managing procurement activities related to non-production goods and services (e.g Marketing, Merchandising, Logistics, IT, Facility Management, etc.). This role contributes directly to cost optimization, risk mitigation, supplier relationship management, and the continuous improvement of purchasing processes. This position acts as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders, ensuring that all purchases comply with company policies, quality expectations, and sustainability commitments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
Manage sourcing activities across multiple indirect spend categories (Marketing, Merchandising, Logistics, IT, Facility Management, etc.)
Conduct market analysis, benchmark suppliers, and build strategic sourcing plans
Initiate and manage RFPs/RFQs, support internal stakeholders in the supplier selection process
Maintain an updated supplier database and preferred vendor lists
2. Stakeholder Engagement
Work closely with internal departments to identify needs, define specifications, and align purchasing strategies with business goals
Support project teams by advising on cost-effective and compliant procurement solutions
Promote procurement best practices within the organization
3. Contracting & Negotiation
Negotiate commercial and contractual terms, ensuring optimal total cost of ownership (TCO)
Draft and review supplier contracts in collaboration with the legal team
Monitor contractual risks and ensure coverage for service-level agreements (SLAs) and penalties
4. Budget Monitoring & Cost Optimization
Monitor budgets and indirect spend KPIs
Identify cost-saving opportunities and generate savings reports
Contribute to procurement performance indicators and strategic procurement dashboards
5. Supplier Relationship Management
Ensure supplier onboarding, evaluation, and performance reviews
Manage supplier disputes and drive corrective actions
Foster long-term supplier partnerships and monitor CSR compliance
6. Compliance & Process Improvement
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and audit requirements
Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes, tools, and policies
Participate in digital transformation initiatives related to procurement (e-procurement, automation, etc.)
Requirements
Education:
Master’s degree in Purchasing, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent
Experience:
2 to 5 years of experience in indirect procurement, ideally in an international and structured environment.
Key Skills:
Strong negotiation and contract management abilities
Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
Sound understanding of contract management and procurement policies
Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills
Results-driven with a strong internal customer service orientation
Soft Skills:
Autonomous, rigorous, and organized
Business-oriented with a sense of ownership
Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
Proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
Benefits
Monthly “Self Love Days” – at company discretion
Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employee plus dependents
Monthly coaching sessions with our in-house Success Coach
Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty products
Quarterly product gifting
Huda Beauty is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Negotiable Salary