Manager, Project Sourcing
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Before you apply
LocationShanghai, China
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience10+ yrs
DepartmentChina - Product Purchasing and Development, China - Project Sourcing
EquityIncluded
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedMar 23, 2026 · 7mo ago
Verified live14h ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Mar 23, 2026
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's degree
Excellent English
10+ years of sourcing and project management experience in MNC or FMCG
In depth understanding of cost modeling and TCO management
Minimum 3 years of people management experience
Strong business ownership and accountability
Good capability to manage complexity and solve problem
Good data analysis skills
Strong communication skills with internal stakeholders and influence skills with suppliers
Experienced in managing global projects with sound communication skills
MBA or Engineering degree is a plus
Experience in cosmetics industry or Category/Commodity management is a plus
Benefits
Health insurance
Bonus eligibility
Equity
Flexible time off
Hybrid work
About the Company
e.l.f. Beauty’s purpose is to make the world a better place for every eye, lip, and face.
Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, e.l.f. Hair, Well People, Naturium and rhode.
In our Fiscal year 26, we had net sales of $1.6 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 7 consecutive years of net sales growth. This consistent, category-leading growth is a testament to the strength of our team, strategy, and portfolio of brands.
Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last seven fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.
Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us
Purpose of Job
Lead Project Sourcing team to ensure optimal cost and rationale of the sourcing decisions, support on-time delivery for projects in specified categories.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
1.
Project Sourcing Team Management
Lead Project Sourcing team to ensure optimal sourcing decisions on both NPD and LCM projects
Manage resource allocation in the team to support project needs
2.
Process and System Optimization
Ensure correct and logical documents and templates (eg. RFQ templates and etc.) to be used in Project Sourcing activities
Actively connect with internal stakeholders and external partners to drive continuous improvement on ways of working
3.
Team Talent Development
Continuously coach the team for the skill and capability required to support the dynamics of business development.
Team gradient development to ensure sustainable growth of the team.
Education/Knowledge/Experience
Minimum request:
Bachelor’s degree; MBA or Engineering degree is a plus.
English level: excellent.
10+ years of sourcing and project management experience in MNC. or FMCG. Experience in cosmetics industry or Category/Commodity management is a plus.
In depth understanding of cost modeling and TCO management.
Minimum 3 years of people management experience.
Strong business ownership and accountability.
Competency:
Good capability to manage complexity and solve problem.
Good data analysis skills.
Strong communication skills with internal stakeholders and influence skills with suppliers.
Relevant knowledge demand:
Experienced in managing global projects with sound communication skills
Legal
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