Director, Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 124,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage (medical,-d,

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave programs

Paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is seeking a Responsible Sourcing Director to lead the company-wide responsible sourcing strategy, driving ethical practices across the supply chain and fostering sustainability and continuous improvement.

You will develop and implement standards, systems, and partnerships, oversee risk mitigation for raw materials, advocate climate action, and embed sustainability within supplier relations while coaching the Responsible Sourcing team and representing the company

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree, Master's Degree preferred
• 10 years of experience
• Supplier Engagement: Proven experience in building strong supplier partnerships, driving compliance, and managing supply chain risks.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional communication skills, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, suppliers, and external partners.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Comfortable with ambiguity and able to navigate complex challenges in sourcing with creative and effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assess industry standards for best-in-class Responsible Sourcing strategies and stay current on evolving ESG regulations and social responsibility trends
• Oversee development and execution of Sensitive Supply Chain Action Plans to mitigate risks such as deforestation, human rights violations and climate impact
• Identify emerging or escalating raw materials risks and work with internal and external stakeholders to design programs in line with our corporate values
• Provide strategic input to Procurement Category leads to embed sustainability within commodity strategies and supplier relationship management
• Develop systems to track material origins, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the supply chain
• Lead response to any identified violations of responsible sourcing policies or Supplier Code of Conduct, including appropriate remediation and reporting
• Lead Supplier Climate Engagement and develop strategies to reduce Scope 3 emissions in support of ELC Science Based Targets
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, NGOs, and industry groups, to ensure a cohesive and informed approach to responsible sourcing
• Coach and develop Responsible Sourcing team members.
• Represent the company in industry forums, conferences, and working groups related to responsible sourcing and climate action

Skills

Supplier engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is seeking a Responsible Sourcing Director to lead the company-wide responsible sourcing strategy, driving ethical practices across the supply chain and fostering sustainability and continuous improvement.

You will develop and implement standards, systems, and partnerships, oversee risk mitigation for raw materials, advocate climate action, and embed sustainability within supplier relations while coaching the Responsible Sourcing team and representing the company