Senior Category Manager Beauty at Rituals

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Category Management, Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Negotiation, Contracting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Market Intelligence, Performance Management, Team Leadership, Innovation, Quality Assurance, FMCG, Cosmetics, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management

Industry

Personal Care Product Manufacturing

Description

Job Description Shape the future of Rituals Beauty innovations. Drive strategy implementation, influence global suppliers, and enable meaningful product impact. “The best supplier for our customers & the best customer for our suppliers.” Sourcing is a cornerstone of Rituals. Our mission: to secure the right innovation, quality, and sustainability at the right cost enabling meaningful Beauty products that reach millions of customers around the world. As Senior Category Manager Beauty, you take the lead in executing the sourcing strategy for Beauty packaging and formulations. This key role ensures we have the right suppliers, innovation capabilities, capacity, and cost structure to fuel Rituals’ growth. You will own the Beauty category end-to-end. You will collaborate closely with Innovation, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and our suppliers, ensuring we accelerate innovation while securing quality and operational excellence. You lead a team of three Buyers and report to the Head of Sourcing Cosmetics. Your responsibilities Category Strategy Execution (Category Management experience is a MUST). You are responsible for implementing our Sourcing strategy at category level from A to Z. Your expertise in category management, ideally built within cosmetics or premium FMCG, enables you to the action plan, managing internal & external stakeholders and monitor & report progress. Supplier Partnership & Innovation. You build and strengthen relationships with key global suppliers, fostering innovation in packaging and formulations, ensuring compliance, and mitigating supply risk. You are the owner of the supplier relationship. Negotiation & Contracting. You lead complex negotiations that drive value for Rituals, ensuring optimal terms, long-term scalability, and risk management. You oversee the full contract lifecycle. Cross-Functional Collaboration. You work closely with Innovation, R&D, Supply Chain and Quality to ensure category strategies enable our business goals. You provide critical early procurement input throughout the NPD process. Market Intelligence. You track market trends, materials, formulation developments, sustainability requirements, and shifts in capacities — translating these insights into category opportunities. Performance Management. You define and track KPIs around supplier performance, value creation, risk, and category growth. Team Leadership. You lead a team of three Buyers, setting the right frameworks, empowering decision-making, and developing capabilities in line with Rituals’ values. Qualifications Must-haves Minimum 6 years of experience in Sourcing within cosmetics or FMCG, with proven category management experience (not just operational buying). Strong Cosmetics packaging and/or formulation understanding. Demonstrated ability to implement sourcing/supplier strategy and deliver value at scale. Master’s degree in Business or Procurement, Supply Chain, Technical field, or related. Skills that make you successful Strong influencing skills across senior stakeholders. Confidence in negotiation and contractual strategy. Ability to link data, insights, and strategy into clear recommendations. Experience with global supplier management. First managerial experience is a plus. Who you are High energy, low ego, collaborative, structured, and passionate about building long-term partnerships. You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on mentality and strong execution power. Location and Working Conditions This role is based in Amsterdam at our Central Head Office. While flexible working is possible, a strong on-site presence is important for effective cross-functional collaboration. Your Steps to Your New Career Apply via our career site. Our recruiter will contact you within 10 working days. First interview with the Hiring Manager and a team member. Second interview to discuss the outcome of your assessment, including a business assignment. If successful, you will receive a proposal with employment conditions. Applications via email will not be considered. Acquisition is not appreciated.

Responsibilities

You will execute the sourcing strategy for Beauty packaging and formulations, ensuring the right suppliers and innovation capabilities are in place. You will lead a team of three Buyers and collaborate with various departments to drive innovation and operational excellence.