Global Sourcing Director — Packaging & Supplier Partnerships

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. seeks a seasoned procurement leader to drive global sourcing strategies for assigned packaging commodities, including primary rigid plastic packaging. You will partner with R&D, Packaging, and Marketing to ensure value, quality, and innovation across Brands.

Responsible for managing $150 million in packaging spend and leading one manager. The role requires a proven, fact-based decision maker with strong negotiation and strategic thinking skills.

Qualifications

• Packaging procurement global category experience (primary rigid plastic)
• Management experience preferred
• Fact-based decision maker with pragmatic approach
• Can-do attitude focused on numbers and customer satisfaction
• Minimum 8 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of global sourcing strategies for assigned commodities across Brands and Supply Chain.
• Manage Joint Value Creation partnerships focused on revenue growth and margin optimization.
• Drive cost, quality, and supply improvements through supplier management and negotiations.
• Lead cross-brand supplier negotiations, contracts, and supplier direction.
• Oversee strategic supplier relationships and risk management across the supply chain.
• Keep abreast of industry best practices and regulatory requirements; educate teams as needed.
• Collaborate with internal departments (R&D, Packaging, Marketing) to meet internal requirements.

Skills

Packaging procurement

Management experience

Decision making

Can-do attitude

Job description

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. seeks a seasoned procurement leader to drive global sourcing strategies for assigned packaging commodities, including primary rigid plastic packaging. You will partner with R&D, Packaging, and Marketing to ensure value, quality, and innovation across Brands.

Responsible for managing $150 million in packaging spend and leading one manager. The role requires a proven, fact-based decision maker with strong negotiation and strategic thinking skills.