Manager, Procurement - Promotional Development

Your Dreams, Our Future.

Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences.

Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation. Be inspired by the array of skills, knowledge, and integrity of your colleagues, and join our driving force as Shiseido continues its pursuit of beauty innovations for a better world.

At Shiseido Americas, we focus on our people. We strive to foster a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique diverse perspectives are celebrated in order to drive success for both our employees and the company as a whole. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open-minded environment, we push the boundaries of what's possible and bring new ideas to life.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK: 

Our Procurement team encourages a culture of continuous learning and improvement, with a focus on driving innovation and achieving operational excellence. We offer a dynamic and stimulating work culture, as employees are part of a greater team and purpose that collaborates with different departments, brands and business units.

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager of Promotional Development is responsible for managing the development, procurement, and project management of locally produced promotional programming for assigned projects within the Shiseido Company portfolio. Supporting the POSM categories of gift with purchase, pouches/bags, collateral, event items and print. This role partners with Brands, Creative, Operations and Suppliers to translate marketing objectives into high-quality point-of-sale materials (POSM) that elevate the consumer and retail experience. The Manager leads the concept-to-delivery process for locally produced items—including gift-with-purchase, pouches/bags, event items, and printed materials—balancing brand alignment and functional design with strategic sourcing, cost optimization, supplier management, and on-time delivery.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• You will partner with Brand Marketing and Creative to translate promotional briefs into execution-ready POSM concepts, recommending materials, constructions, and production approaches that support brand vision and consumer experience.
• You will lead the end-to-end concept-to-delivery workflow for assigned promotional items, aligning stakeholders on scope, specifications, timelines, and deliverables from kickoff through warehouse receipt.
• You will drive innovation through trend research, competitive shopping, and supplier ideation to introduce new materials, finishes, and concepts aligned to evolving consumer needs and category direction.
• You will develop and negotiate commercial terms (pricing, lead times, MOQs, shipping terms as applicable) and present clear cost comparisons and recommendations to support approvals.
• You will drive cost optimization and value engineering by partnering with Brand and Creative to propose material, construction, or vendor alternatives that improve functionality and reduce cost.
• You will identify, lead, and implement optimal sourcing strategies across categories supporting all region’s needs.
• You will identify, lead, and implement continuous improvements to improve efficiency.
• You will collaborate with suppliers to develop prototypes and samples; provide clear feedback and iterate quickly to achieve brand, quality, sustainability, and functional requirements.
• You will own vendor management across the lifecycle by communicating specifications, managing timelines, and resolving production, quality, and delivery issues in partnership with Operations and the distribution center.
• You will manage project timelines and ensure all Promotional Development dates and milestones within the Creative Calendar and Creative Request Process are met with high accuracy (item setup, quoting, cost optimization, purchase order creation/assignment, and delivery to the warehouse).
• You will prepare, process, and track purchase orders for locally sourced items; ensure compliance with warehouse requirements and support smooth inbound execution; on-time, in-full.
• You will track progress against quarterly s