About the job
Who We Are: At Huda Beauty, we envision a beauty industry that empowers individuals to define, create, and celebrate their own unique beauty. Founded in 2013 by the renowned beauty influencer Huda Kattan, we have rapidly evolved into one of the world's most dynamic beauty brands. Our mission transcends profit; we are driven by purpose, which enables us to innovate and build a vibrant community around our products and content. While we have experienced significant growth since our inception, our core values of business excellence and kindness continue to guide us.
Position Overview: The Senior Director of Global Procurement will spearhead our procurement strategy across Direct and Indirect categories within Huda Beauty's global operations. In a landscape where we do not operate owned manufacturing facilities, this role is pivotal in sourcing and managing components, including primary and secondary packaging, while fostering strategic alliances with tier-1 and tier-2 contract manufacturers and fillers responsible for product assembly.
On the Indirect Procurement front, you will oversee intricate and evolving spend categories related to brand development, global distribution, and digital operations. This encompasses logistics and freight, marketing and creative services, IT and digital solutions, CAPEX-related sourcing, and professional services. Your work will be essential in optimizing cost structures, ensuring supply security, and driving brand excellence, ultimately supporting Huda Beauty's growth and innovation objectives.
Direct Procurement:
- Packaging (primary and secondary)
- Contract manufacturing/subcontracting (where applicable)
- Components, formula, and raw materials (where applicable)
- Fill & Assembly partners (CM tier-1 & tier-2)
- Tooling and industrial investments
Indirect Procurement:
- Logistics and freight
- Marketing and agency services
- IT, digital, and software services
- CAPEX-related sourcing
- Professional and consulting services
- Travel and corporate services
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy & Governance:
- Define and implement the global procurement strategy in alignment with business objectives.
- Establish scalable governance frameworks, policies, and decision-making processes.
- Lead procurement transformation initiatives and maturity roadmaps.
Organizational Leadership:
- Design and cultivate the procurement organization and talent pipeline.
- Mentor and develop team members.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

