• Partner with clients to gather requirements, define scope, and translate business needs into technical specifications. • Drive AI-enabled strategies for data integration, replication, and automation projects. • Manage project lifecycles: planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery. • Collaborate with engineering teams to design solutions that optimize memory, CPU, and multithreaded environments. • Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring clarity and alignment. • Conduct POCs and demos to showcase DBSync’s capabilities and win client confidence. • Identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and ensure timely resolution of issues. • Coach and mentor team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning. • Ensure smooth handover to support teams post-implementation. • Provide thought leadership on AI adoption within integration and replication workflows.

• Support customer engagements, from booking to delivery, demonstrating operational excellence resulting in delighted customers. • Develop comprehensive project plans that define scope, schedule, budget, and resources. Manage project lifecycle stages from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, subcontractors, and internal teams, facilitating clear and effective communication throughout project phases and managing stakeholder expectations. • Monitor and control project costs & schedules to ensure projects are delivered per budgetary constraints and on-time per project milestones. Prepare cost estimates, track expenses, and work with finance teams to report on financial status. • Ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards, are free from errors, and delivered in a timely manner per customer contract service level agreements. Oversee development and delivery customer deliverables, addressing issues and ensuring performance requirements are met. • Ensure all projects adhere to the appropriate regulatory guidelines, industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies. Work with stakeholders and technical teams to maintain regulatory requirements. • Maintain accurate project documentation, including schedules, budgets, progress reports, and change orders. Report regularly to senior management on project status, risks, and issues. • Lead cross-functional teams, including engineers, technicians, and subcontractors, to ensure alignment on project goals and objectives. Provide direction, delegate tasks, and facilitate collaboration. • Identify potential project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact. Adjust project plans as necessary to respond to changes and address risks.

• Support the Enterprise Project Management Organization (EPMO) in driving both client‑facing initiatives and enterprise‑level internal programs. • Advance organizational strategy, improve operational efficiency, and ensure high‑quality project delivery across a diverse portfolio. • Bring deep expertise in benefits administration systems, navigate complex stakeholder groups, and lead initiatives that support client success and enterprise growth. • Lead and coordinate client projects, ensuring alignment between client expectations and internal delivery teams. • Strengthen client relationships through proactive communication, effective planning, and consistent delivery of high‑quality outcomes. • Manage internal initiatives that support client success, operational improvements, and enterprise‑level strategic objectives. • Develop and maintain detailed project plans using Smartsheet, Jira, and other tools, applying Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies as appropriate.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description This is an exciting opportunity to join the Ethical Buying Team as a Retail Construction - Materials Buyer, sourcing top quality materials that align with our ethics, delivering the creative vision set by our Design teams while carefully controlling costs. You will work collaboratively with your UK counterpart and the Shop Space and Planning team (Store Design and Construction). Reporting to the Ethical Buying Manager, your core responsibilities will include: - Full assessment of existing suppliers, construction materials, and sundries. - Working with Design, R&D, UK SSP (Shop & Space Planner) buyer, and external suppliers to develop localized design solutions and innovative new options for consideration. - Creating timelines for new launches with suppliers, Shop Design & Construction teams, ensuring timely delivery and clear communication of changes. - Developing and sourcing new items that meet Lush’s quality standards and ethical values, advising stakeholders on the best options. - Researching and analyzing new materials to reduce or eliminate waste and pollution during design, construction, operation, and end of life. - Advising internal teams (North America and global partner markets) on appropriate local solutions related to environmental impact and industry cost. - Finding local suppliers for approved specification materials or suitable alternatives that match environmental and financial requirements. - Ensuring new suppliers comply with all applicable Lush’s Ethical policies. - Negotiating prices and lead times for all materials under the Buyer’s remit, compiling pricing and procurement processes, and setting items up on the internal system as required. - Developing and supporting a local internal testing and sign-off process for new materials to ensure all options are fit for purpose. - Clear communication with other global Buyers within Lush. - Working closely with the Design team and construction project managers on material specifications, prices, and supplier information. - Visiting suppliers, compiling trip reports, and attending trade shows to build contacts, enhance materials archive, and inspire teams. - Building and maintaining a supplier database, identifying new potential suppliers and understanding their capacities and ethics. - Supporting the sourcing of other materials as required, such as retail & spa sundries. Qualifications - 3-5 years of experience in the North American Retail Fit Out and Construction industry, with US experience preferred. - Demonstrable negotiation skills that showcase the ability to reduce costs. - Organized, solution-focused, and collaborative team player. - Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail. - Analytical thinker with strong determination, curiosity, and great problem-solving skills. - Proven ability to react quickly and build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams. - Comfortable presenting findings to the team and the wider business, providing context and rationale for recommendations. - Ability to work well as part of a team while being confident to work independently. - Strong ability to research your portfolio of materials dynamically and proactively, identifying innovative new options and taking ownership of delivering projects in a timely and successful manner. - True passion for ethical Buying coupled with a real understanding of our company ethics. - Occasional travel to NA stores & offices is required. Requirements - Full-time Permanent role. - Open to candidates located within the United States only. - Remote role, with occasional travel required (3-4 trips per year) around North America, potentially globally based on business needs. Valid passport required. Benefits - This salary range is based on an assessment of the local market and may vary depending on the successful candidate's location. - Base Salary Range: $72,000 — $88,000 USD.