Global Supplier Relations Lead – Strategic Sourcing

The Estée Lauder Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Retirement savings plans

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

The Estée Lauder Companies is seeking a procurement professional to collaborate across the Supply Chain to optimize cost, quality, and continuity for assigned commodities in a dynamic global environment.

You will develop strategies with R&D, Packaging, and Marketing, lead cross-supplier negotiations, and steward supplier relationships to meet business needs. Strong communication and a proactive, fact-based mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a fact-based decision maker, pragmatic, resourceful, and proactive.
• Progressive approach to strategic sourcing with focus on unlocking value and improving service.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, process, and continuous improvement experience.
• Personal and credible to support building productive relationships.
• 10–20% travel is expected.
• Must have a can-do and will-do attitude.
• University degree required for procurement responsibilities.
• Experience in supply-chain procurement and supplier management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively across the Supply Chain to drive cost improvement, quality, and supply continuity.
• Develop, advocate, and implement sourcing strategies with R&D, Packaging, Marketing to meet requirements.
• Lead cross-supplier negotiations for best overall cost position.
• Maintain global supplier relationships for a collaborative supply chain.
• Keep current on industry best practices and technologies to educate colleagues.
• Develop and refresh robust business continuity plans to mitigate disruptions.
• Lead budget processes across Brands for assigned commodities.
• Deliver sustainability efforts and adapt to regulatory changes and best practices.

Skills

Travel coordination

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Proactive attitude

Education

University degree

Job description

The Estée Lauder Companies is seeking a procurement professional to collaborate across the Supply Chain to optimize cost, quality, and continuity for assigned commodities in a dynamic global environment.

You will develop strategies with R&D, Packaging, and Marketing, lead cross-supplier negotiations, and steward supplier relationships to meet business needs. Strong communication and a proactive, fact-based mindset are essential.