**Position Summary**
We are seeking a Senior Business Development Manager for our beauty category. This role sits on our Brands Operations team which focuses on procuring brand name product on SHEIN platform.
**Job Responsibilities**
**Supplier Development and Management**
· Focus on the beauty category by utilizing existing resources to efficiently identify and assess wholesalers and distributors as potential partners for brands.
· Proactively identify and evaluate new suppliers within the beauty category to ensure competitive pricing and reliable inventory support for leading brands.
**Price Negotiation and Contract Signing**
· Drive pricing and MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) negotiations specifically for beauty brand products, enabling small-scale trial purchases while laying the groundwork for long-term bulk procurement partnerships.
· Align procurement terms with SHEIN's strategic priorities by securing competitive pricing, timely delivery, and flexibility, with a focus on beauty brand merchandise.
**Market Insights and Demand Forecasting**
· Analyze trends in the EU beauty market, focusing on identifying potential best-sellers from leading brands.
· Develop and optimize procurement strategies based on market demand and consumer feedback.
· Monitor beauty category inventory levels to ensure an efficient supply chain aligned with platforms sales targets.
· Collect and analyze customer feedback to understand market needs and tailor procurement strategies accordingly.
**Supply Chain Collaboration**
· Collaborate closely with the global procurement team and cross-functional departments to streamline procurement processes and improve logistics efficiency for beauty category products.
· Oversee supplier performance to ensure consistent service quality and drive continuous improvement, with a focus on partnerships involving major beauty brands.
· Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply chain efficiency (e.g., on-time delivery, seller success rate) and collaborate on continuous improvement efforts.
**Job Requirements**
· 5+ years of procurement, business development, or vendor management experience within the beauty industry.
· Strong network of established connections within wholesaler and distributor networks.
· In-depth knowledge of EU beauty wholesale procurement processes, with the ability to swiftly engage suppliers and establish effective partnerships.
· Exceptional negotiation skills to secure best terms for pricing, MOQ, and delivery conditions.
· Strong market insight to identify trending best-sellers and optimize procurement strategies effectively.
- · Flexibility and strategic planning skills to manage both small-scale and large-scale procurement needs seamlessly.
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