Morgan McKinley are partnering with doTERRA to recruit a talented Strategic Sourcing Manager for their team in Cork. This is a key role focused on driving sourcing strategies and strengthening supplier partnerships within a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation.
About Us
Founded in 2008, dōTERRA was built on a mission to share tested-grade essential oils with the world. Having seen for themselves the incredible benefits of using these precious resources, a group of healthcare and business professionals set out to make this mission a reality. They formed a company and named it dōTERRA, a Latin derivative meaning 'Gift of the Earth.'
Since the company's creation in the U.S. the dōTERRA product offering has expanded across nutrition, spa and healthy living products all centred around essential oils and a comprehensive wellness philosophy. dōTERRA is now present in over 150 countries worldwide.
Utilising a direct selling model, dōTERRA allows its Wellness Advocates to provide direct guidance to their customers.
This approach provides individuals with the opportunity to experience the incredible power of essential oils while also developing relationships of trust. Over 7 million members now use and share dōTERRA products around the world.
Today, dōTERRA is the world's leading essential oils company and thanks to its Cō-Impact Sourcing model, thrives to responsibly source pure products while honoring the people and planet they come from.
Position Overview
This Sourcing Manager position will focus on ensuring ethical and sustainable sourcing of essential oils across a portfolio of long-term oil supply partners in Europe in line with doTERRA's Cō-Impact Sourcing principles, while actively collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
Core Responsibilities
· Develop deep expertise in the supply chains within European and adjacent portfolio.
· Identify opportunities for improvement within supply chains and collaborate with partners to implement solutions.
· Manage long-term relationships with oil supply partners, serving as the primary point of contact for all communications.
· Collaborate with the procurement team to create, optimize, and implement budgets and purchasing strategies.
· Oversee contract development and negotiations, as well as budget management and cost-optimization initiatives.
· Conduct market research and analysis to develop strategic sourcing strategies.
· Design and implement strategic diversification plans to ensure ethical and sustainable global supply.
· Support the Sourcing Compliance Team with due diligence efforts, including Cō-Impact Sourcing evaluations and third-party verifications and audits.
· Assist the R&D and product development teams in planning and launching new products.
· Prepare and share accurate supply chain information for marketing and communication purposes.
· Partner with oil suppliers, the Healing Hands Foundation, and other stakeholders to design, execute and verify philanthropic projects in sourcing regions.
· Organize and lead sourcing experience visits for doTERRA Wellness Advocates in collaboration with oil supply partners.
· Represent and present at dōTERRA corporate events as needed.
· Serve as a key liaison between the global sourcing team and dōTERRA Europe offices.
· Special project management when required.
· This position requires up to 25% travel time to conduct regular supply chain visits, host events in sourcing areas and participate in dōTERRA corporate events.
The above duties do not define or include all tasks required of the post holder. Duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the level of responsibility.
Qualifications and Experience
· Bachelor's degree in relevant field
· Master's degree a plus
· 3-5 years' experience in supply chain management, procurement, or related field
· Knowledge and experience in essential oil industry market
· Fluent in English and at least 1 other European language
· Ability to travel
