Global Indirect Procurement Senior Manager

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty. Description Responsibilities Provide strategic direction and tactical delivery of procurement activities and sourcing projects across Facilities Management, Facilities Construction, Manufacturing, Engineering, and related operational service categories. Lead global and regional sourcing strategies focused on cost optimization, operational efficiency, service quality, supplier governance, and risk mitigation. Develop and implement category strategies and sourcing roadmaps aligned with global and regional business objectives through collaboration, continuous improvement, and stakeholder engagement. Lead complex RFPs, supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations, contract strategy, and supplier consolidation initiatives across Facilities Management, Facilities Construction, and Manufacturing categories. Own strategic supplier relationships and drive executive-level supplier governance with key global and regional partners. Partner closely with stakeholders across Facilities, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, and Procurement to ensure alignment with operational and business priorities. Negotiate commercial terms and contractual agreements together with Legal while protecting brand reputation, operational continuity, and mitigating supplier and operational risks. Support and lead transformation initiatives, including IFM implementations, operational optimization programs, supplier consolidation, and procurement governance improvements. Manage regional and global spend portfolios, including oversight of spend analytics, PO compliance, payment term adoption, savings tracking, and working capital initiatives. Define and monitor supplier KPIs, SLAs, governance models, and performance management frameworks to ensure service excellence and continuous improvement. Support Capex projects, plant operations, maintenance programs, utilities, engineering services, workplace services, MRO, and manufacturing support activities. Continuously monitor external market conditions, supplier capabilities, inflationary impacts, and industry trends to identify innovation and cost-saving opportunities. Develop and implement supplier risk mitigation strategies and operational governance frameworks within assigned categories. Utilize procurement systems, tools, and processes to optimize sourcing activities, supplier performance, operational efficiencies, and reporting capabilities. Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure Procurement and business objectives are aligned and delivered according to sourcing strategies and operational priorities. Drive sustainability initiatives and support operational efficiency improvements across Facilities and Manufacturing operations. Represent the Procurement organization as a strategic business partner and ambassador of procurement best practices. Mentor and support procurement team members while promoting strategic sourcing capabilities and continuous development. Qualifications Professional procurement certification (e.g. CIPS) preferred but not essential. 8+ years of relevant experience in indirect procurement, Facilities Management, Facilities Construction, Manufacturing, Engineering, or operational services categories within a regional or global organization. Strong knowledge of Facilities Management o…

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