Search and Supplier Management
• Identify and select luxury packaging suppliers specializing in cosmetics.
• Evaluate materials, finishes, and innovative technologies that bring differentiation to the brand.
• Negotiate prices, delivery times, and contract terms to optimize costs and ensure quality.
• Manage supplier approval in compliance with industry regulations.
• Stay up to date with packaging trends (innovation and sustainability).
• Attend trade shows.

Launch Management and Planning
• Develop detailed retroplanning to coordinate packaging development and production timelines.
• Coordinate with design, marketing, and operations teams to ensure launch milestones are met.
• Manage samples and approvals with suppliers.
• Analyze and control the COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) for each launch, ensuring profitability.
• Perform packaging forecasting for launches.
• Control and validate invoices related to product launches.
• Identify opportunities to optimize costs without compromising quality or brand image.
• Ensure compliance with European packaging regulations.

Document Management and Reporting
• Keep the supplier database, cost, and technical specifications up to date.
• Prepare supplier comparison reports and cost analysis.
• Ensure proper documentation of contracts, certifications, and internal approvals.

Experience
• 5+ years of experience in packaging sourcing for cosmetics (or related sectors such as perfumery or high-end products).
• Experience in sustainable packaging or sustainable materials.
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes (glass, premium plastic, aluminum, special finishes, etc.).
• Experience negotiating with international suppliers.

Key Skills
• Positive and proactive attitude, with the ability to quickly adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Results-oriented.
• Creative mindset with analytical capabilities for cost management and forecasting.
• Team player.
• Organized and methodical, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent planning and time management skills (experience with retroplannings is key).
• Attention to detail and a strong sense of aesthetics and quality.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Languages and Tools
• Advanced English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications (Google Sheets, etc.).

Benefits ⭐

• In COCUNAT, we want you to be happy. You will have a flexible schedule and the possibility to work from home to find your personal work-life balance.  We really reconcile!!
• You can really make the difference as any good idea can shape the future and the success of the company. 
• Excellent Family Medical insurance.
• Product Discounts. 
• Free coffee and chocolate! 
• Fresh fruits every week!
• Casual & Pet-friendly office environment. You can bring your pet to the office every day.
• People. Work with talented, committed and supportive teammates.
• International environment more than 10 nationalities.
• No politics or bureaucracy. Only a great environment for you to achieve your best work :-)
• Office based in Barcelona city center, Sant Gervasi.
• Work in a company that you will be proud of.

Values ❤️

• People first: we consider that everyone's well-being makes us work better and therefore with better results.
• Diversity: the best ideas can come from anyone. That is why we encourage inclusion so that everyone feels at home. So everyone, wherever they come from and whatever their gender, in COCUNAT they have a real opportunity.
• Dynamism: we are a young startup and the pace is high, so you won't get bored
• Tolerance to error: we always say that it is better to ask for forgiveness than permission, with this we tell you everything
• Independence: are you looking for your opportunity? COCUNAT is your place, if you want to go far here you can get it
• Sustainability: we are always thinking about how we can help the planet, so all ideas are very well received.
• No offices: decisions are made quickly, there is no hierarchical command, but you can contact anyone, even the founders.