Sephora Fsc Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job ID:292759
Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)
Address: 350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Business Strategy & Innovation
Work Location: Hybrid Schedule

Belong to Something Beautiful

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collaboratively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential, and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

Your Role at Sephora:

Ready for a career glow up? As Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager, IT, you'll lead strategic sourcing initiatives and complex contract negotiations across Sephora's technology portfolio. The work you do will impact beauty, as you help Sephora make smarter purchasing decisions, unlock value, manage risk, and build strong supplier partnerships across IT services, hardware, software, SaaS, and AI. You'll be part of a strategic sourcing team that's united in beauty, supported by those who are equally passionate about collaboration, innovation, operational excellence, and long-term business value.

What You'll Do:

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives for Sephora's technology organization, with primary responsibility for IT services, hardware, enterprise software, SaaS, and AI solutions.
• Manage simple and complex enterprise-wide sourcing projects and contract negotiations, from opportunity assessment and market analysis through supplier selection, contracting, implementation, and ongoing performance management.
• Partner closely with Technology, Information Security, Privacy, Legal, Finance, and business teams to develop sourcing strategies and agreements that meet Sephora's operational, financial, security, and compliance needs.
• Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and broader business value by identifying opportunities across new purchases and renewals, including enterprise discount programs, long-term agreements, and commit‑to‑consume models.
• Analyze supplier spend, market trends, commercial models, pricing structures, and business requirements to inform recommendations and strengthen Sephora's negotiating position.
• Identify, rationalize, and optimize opportunities across enterprise software and SaaS portfolios to improve efficiency, reduce duplication, and support compliance.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and suppliers, effectively prioritizing engagements, setting expectations, and communicating progress, risks, and recommendations.
• Lead supplier negotiations and support contract lifecycle management, including commercial terms, service levels, renewal strategies, risk mitigation, and performance expectations.
• Collaborate with global sourcing and technology partners to align strategies, share best practices, and maximize enterprise-wide value.
• Contribute to stretch projects across additional technology categories, which may include network, telecom, cybersecurity, infrastructure, core applications, data, and analytics.
• Support team capability building by sharing category expertise, sourcing best practices, market insights, and coaching with colleagues and junior team members as needed.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, supply chain, finance, technology, or a related field; an MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of recent strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management experience, with a strong focus on technology products and services in a complex, multinational organization; retail experience is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience leading complex sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations for enterprise software, SaaS, hardware, and related technology services.
• Deep knowledge of technology markets, software trends, licensing structures, consumption-based models, commercial terms, and industry terminology.
• Proven ability to develop sourcing strategies, analyze data and market intelligence, evaluate suppliers, and translate findings into clear recommendations and measurable business value.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, supplier relationship management, and risk identification skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and supplier engagements in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, consulting, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence and collaborate across functions, levels, and global teams.
• Experience coaching or mentoring junior team members is a plus.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification is preferred.
• Ability to work in a hybrid office environment two days per week and travel once or twice per year, as needed.

What You’ll Get:

The annual base salary range for this position is $155,000.00- $175,000.00 The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they willperform the job.Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses.This job will be posted for a minimum offivedays.

• CaringCommunity.You’llcollaborate with teammates who are equally passionateabout innovatinganddrivingthe industry forward – together, united in beauty.
• Fulfilling Path.Your career transformation starts here, with opportunities that will challenge,stretchand develop your skills.
• Meaningful Work.As you make an impact onbeauty,you’llfeel and see the positive change (consumer, industry,andsocial)thatyourindividual voice is a part of.

Some benefits have eligibility requirements and may depend on job classification and length of employment.

• Health.Choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your family’s needs withmedical,dental, and vision coverage.Sephora also fully covers our employees’ disability and life insurance.
• Wealth.We offer a competitive 401k with4%match as well as FSA and HSA programs. We also offer a Student Debt Retirement plan, where your student loan paymentsqualifyto earn the 401k match from Sephora.
• Balance.You’ll beempoweredto find the perfect blend of work/life balance thatactuallyworks for youwithPTO, flexibility,protectedleave, and more.
• Growth.Career growthis built into every role, with access to training,development,and tuition reimbursement.
• Perks.Thinkyou’vetried it all? Enjoya30%discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities forfreeproductor “gratis,”and flash sale discountsonLVMHbrandproducts.
• Support.Join a team thattruly cares– with free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse. Plus, volunteer and donation matching.

Sephora values a diverse andinclusiveworkplaceand considers allapplicants withoutregard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protectedcategory.Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodationtaapplicantswith disabilities or other medical conditions.

Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those witharrest and conviction recordsin a manner consistent with the requirements of allapplicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

JoinUs and Belong to Something Beautiful

Sephora’s stores offer passionate beauty fans across the world a privileged freedom to touch and test products since 1969.The House provides a superior selection of quality products and always keeps pace with the latest trends.The house is built upon the exceptional talents of its beauty professionals who create a perfect environment for adventurous clients who want to experiment and learn.With the innovative range of products in the Sephora Collection, its distinctive stores and bold commitment to new ideas, the House is always able to surprise and delight its clients.At every touch point with its clients, in store and online, Sephora provides an unconventional approach which has made it the most loved beauty community in the world.

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