Temporary Category Buyer, Packaging Procurement (9-Month)

Estée Lauder Companies; Wollerau; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Gym allowance

Employee staff shop

Job summary

Estée Lauder Companies is seeking a Temporary Category Buyer for a 9-month contract to support the Dispensing Category within the Global Packaging Procurement team. The role is based in Wollerau, Switzerland and focuses on global sourcing of pumps, droppers, airless systems, sprayers, and related packaging components.

You will analyze cost drivers, support supplier pricing reviews and negotiations, manage category reporting, and drive procurement data accuracy across SAP and sourcing systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field (Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, Packaging).
• 3-5 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Finance, or Data Analytics.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience with SAP; Power BI and sourcing tools are a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier pricing reviews and maintain accurate procurement data across SAP and sourcing systems.
• Analyze cost drivers, pricing trends, surcharges, commodity indices, and savings opportunities.
• Support supplier negotiations and track implementation of agreed commercial terms.
• Manage category reporting, savings trackers, dashboards, and budget analyses.
• Coordinate sourcing projects, supplier onboarding, RFQs, and regionalization initiatives.
• Support material optimization and supply resilience projects in partnership with Procurement, Packaging Development, Operations, and suppliers.
• Contribute to digital procurement initiatives, including the development of AI-enabled category tools and supplier databases.
• Prepare presentations, analyses, and recommendations to support procurement decision-making.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, Packaging, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Sourcing tools

Job description

Estée Lauder Companies is seeking a Temporary Category Buyer for a 9-month contract to support the Dispensing Category within the Global Packaging Procurement team. The role is based in Wollerau, Switzerland and focuses on global sourcing of pumps, droppers, airless systems, sprayers, and related packaging components.

You will analyze cost drivers, support supplier pricing reviews and negotiations, manage category reporting, and drive procurement data accuracy across SAP and sourcing systems.