REQ ID
98661
POSTED
Jun 26, 2026
FUNCTION
Procurement
LOCATION
Amsterdam, NH, NL, 1082 VA
GLOBAL SENIOR BUYER RETAIL - GIFT WITH PURCHASE
The Senior Retail Buyer plays a pivotal role in shaping Coty’s in-store brand experiences globally by leading sourcing strategies and delivering retail materials, driving innovation, cost efficiency, and quality across all touchpoints while supporting impactful retail execution.
THE ROLE
OPTIMIZE, ENABLE, INNOVATE!
As our Senior Retail Buyer, you play a critical role in strategically sourcing and delivering retail materials and activations, ensuring alignment with brand standards while optimizing cost, quality, and speed to market across global retail execution.
You will be reporting to Director, Global Retail Procurement, and you will manage:
Category Leadership & Strategy Execution:
Lead the development and implementation of global retail category strategies
Gather supplier and business insights to inform strategy for GWP, uniforms and collateral
Incorporate sourcing, tariffs, risks, innovation and cost targets into category plans
Collaborate with global stakeholders across Marketing, MMS, Finance and Supply
Support strategy execution aligned with global procurement priorities
Strategic Sourcing & Value Creation:
Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives and value creation opportunities
Contribute to sustainable and cost-effective solutions across categories
Enable faster-to-market execution while delivering measurable impact
Lead supplier negotiations and support contract management activities
Ensure alignment with global category strategies and business needs
Supplier Management & Performance:
Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation and performance
Manage supplier partnerships to deliver long-term business value
Analyze market, competitor and industry insights to inform sourcing decisions
Support resolution of supplier and business-related issues
Ensure compliance with data privacy, information security and code of conduct
YOU ARE A COTY FIT
As a procurement professional with strong analytical and strategic capabilities, you thrive in a fast-paced and diverse environment. You are result-oriented, collaborative and able to manage multiple priorities while influencing stakeholders across global teams.
6–8 years of experience in Procurement, preferably in Retail Marketing or Merchandising categories
Strong analytical, project management and negotiation skills
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
Degree in Business, Engineering or a related field
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
Strong influencing, communication and presentation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
Knowledge of the retail sector is a plus
If you’re ready to support and shape the future of beauty, we want you on our team!
WHAT WE OFFER
This is a unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.
Coty’s global omni-working policy provides the option to work up to 50% of your month remotely.
We believe that a more flexible philosophy of remote working will give everyone the freedom to choose what works for their individual circumstances and empower them to always perform at their best.
ABOUT US
Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every day. If you’re the kind of person who refuses to settle, if you want to think bigger, learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible – we’d love to hear from you.
Coty is deeply committed to Changing the Conversation around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to create a more open, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self.
