Avon

Procurement Specialist (Fixed Term Contract)

Avon  •  Republic of Poland (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

You’ve picked a great time to join Avon. We’re the company that puts purpose, people and relationships at the heart of everything we do. The company that’s 135 years young and only just getting started. As part of the Regent LP family, we’re committed to being the best beauty company for the world by generating a positive environmental, economic and social impact for our communities across the globe.

Role Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

What you'll be doing:

As a Procurement Specialist, you will support the delivery of sourcing strategies that ensure a reliable, cost‑effective, and sustainable supply of packaging materials. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to balance cost, quality, and innovation, helping to drive strong commercial outcomes. You’ll build relationships, negotiate effectively, and contribute to improving processes, ensuring procurement activities align with Avon’s business goals and long‑term growth.

Fixed Term Contract until the end of 2027

Key responsibilities:

  • Supporting the development and execution of sourcing strategies for packaging.
  • Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and value.
  • Collaborating with NPD, Planning, Marketing, and Finance teams to align procurement with business needs.
  • Monitoring and managing packaging costs to optimize total cost of ownership.
  • Negotiating contracts with suppliers and managing associated risks.
  • Ensuring continuity of supply and contributing to efficient inventory management.
  • Supporting sustainability initiatives and ensuring compliance with responsible procurement policies.
  • Taking ownership of assigned categories and contributing to risk management and innovation projects.

What we're looking for:

  • At least 4 years of experience, ideally within procurement or supply chain.
  • A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Good attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including functions and pivot tables.
  • A proactive mindset with eagerness to learn and grow.
  • Good command of English.
  • Adaptability and confidence working in a fast‑changing, technology-driven environment.

What we offer:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness resources and work-life balance support in line with your country practices and Avon purpose aiming to help you live a healthier life, protect you and your dear ones, and ensure you’re at your best.

At Avon, we believe beauty is for everyone and that it’s beautiful to be you. We celebrate our differences, champion self-expression and are committed to inclusion for all. We embrace diversity and individuality to build a culture that represents our communities and enables everyone to bring their best self to work. We also support reasonable adjustments both within our recruitment process and job design when required to empower you to work in a way that works for you.

Ready to be a part of it? Join us.
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About Avon

Think you know Avon? Think again.

We’ve been doing beauty differently for 135 years.

Pioneering in listening to women’s needs and speaking out for them.

Standing for what matters to them. Supporting their endeavours.

We’re a company that connects people through beauty, sharing passion, innovation and expertise - affordably.

We use the power of beauty to transform women’s lives for the better.

We were founded to provide an opportunity for women to earn and learn – bringing economic freedom for our Beauty Advisers so they can shape their own future. We continue to carry this spirit with us today. Our independent Representatives provide millions of customers worldwide with trusted, personal beauty advice and products to help them express their individuality.

We believe in beauty democracy: inclusive beauty that is open to all. We’re passionate about keeping you at the forefront of beauty, creating products that embrace the hottest trends and cutting-edge technology, alongside everyday essentials that will be the staples of your beauty kit.

We believe in a better world for women, which is a better world for all. We believe everyone is equal and we champion gender equality. We speak up and speak out on issues that matter to our communities; supporting causes that help women’s health and wellbeing, including:

• Breast cancer, the most commonly occurring cancer in women,

• Violence against women and girls, which will impact 1 in 3 in their lifetime

There’s still work to do.

And we promise to continue doing more.

Join us and be part of the movement..

Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Northampton, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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