Global Indirect Procurement Senior Manager

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave

Education-related programs

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is a global leader in beauty products, seeking a senior procurement leader to drive strategic sourcing and supplier governance across Facilities Management, Construction, Manufacturing, and Engineering.

You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver cost optimization, service quality, and governance improvements. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, 8+ years in indirect procurement, and experience with IFM, capital projects, and supplier

Qualifications

• Professional procurement certification preferred but not essential.
• 8+ years of indirect procurement experience in facilities, manufacturing or operational services.
• Strong knowledge of IFM, hard/soft services, maintenance, utilities, and supplier governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and tactical delivery of procurement across Facilities Management, Construction, Manufacturing, Engineering, and related services.
• Lead global and regional sourcing strategies targeting cost optimization, service quality, and risk mitigation.
• Develop category strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives through collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract strategy across Facilities and Manufacturing categories.
• Own strategic supplier relationships and drive executive governance with global/regional partners.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Procurement to align priorities.
• Negotiate terms with Legal input to protect brand and continuity.
• Support transformation initiatives, IFM implementations, and governance improvements.
• Manage spend analytics, compliance, payment terms, and savings tracking.
• Define and monitor supplier KPIs, SLAs, and governance models for continuous improvement.
• Support Capex projects, plant operations, and MRO services.
• Monitor external market conditions and identify innovations and cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop supplier risk mitigation and governance frameworks within assigned categories.
• Utilize procurement systems to optimize sourcing, performance, and reporting.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to align Procurement with business objectives.
• Drive sustainability and efficiency initiatives across Facilities and Manufacturing.
• Represent Procurement as a strategic business partner and mentor team members.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Change management

Education

Procurement certification (CIPS)

Tools

SAP

SAP Ariba

SpendHQ

Job description

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

• 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 operating models, including Integrated Facilities Management (IFM), hard services, soft services, maintenance, utilities, workplace services, and supplier governance frameworks.
• Experience supporting Facilities Construction, Manufacturing, Engineering services, Capex projects, MRO, plant operations, and manufacturing support categories.
• Experience leading sourcing projects, supplier negotiations, contract management, and procurement transformation initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage strategic supplier relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders across regions.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, including spend analysis, savings tracking, budgeting, cost optimization, and working capital initiatives.
• Experience managing supplier governance programs, KPI/SLA frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• High level of interpersonal, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex business problems and develop effective sourcing and operational solutions.
• Experience working in highly matrixed and multicultural organizations across regional and global environments.
• Knowledge of procurement systems and tools such as SAP, SAP/Ariba, SpendHQ, or similar platforms.
• Advanced data analysis capabilities.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, legal contracting principles, compliance requirements, and operational risk management.
• Ability to support change management initiatives and procurement transformation programs.

Pay Range

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $103,000.00 to $168,000.00. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including

• health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
• wellness and family support programs
• life and disability insurance
• retirement savings plans
• paid leave programs
• education-related programs
• paid holidays and vacation time
• many others

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices.

Michigan Applicants:

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.

Philadelphia Applicants:

Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring Law

Rhode Island Applicants:

The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.