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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Senior Manager, Global Indirect Procurement - Supply Chain Logistics & Online Fu

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., New York, New York, us, 10261

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Senior Manager, Global Indirect Procurement - Supply Chain Logistics & Online Fulfillment

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. The Senior Manager role leads strategic procurement for the company’s Supply Chain Logistics and Online (covering Logistics, Distribution, and Online) to deliver sustained value. The role drives transformational change in supply chain logistics sourcing activities, managing diverse business needs and service models (from fully outsourced to hybrid). It requires deep expertise in global and NOAM supply chain operations, including outsourcing, footprint optimization, and supplier consolidation. The individual must demonstrate the ability to lead large-scale, transformational initiatives in logistics sourcing and bring knowledge of leading-edge capabilities in the supply chain arena. The position is responsible for building and leading the NOAM Logistics Sourcing function and sharing end-to-end accountability for distribution, transportation services, and customer experience across all sectors. The role develops and maintains strong relationships with global commercial, supply chain, online, and finance leadership, and leads the implementation of strategic initiatives in support of global and regional transformation and growth. It also builds the talent base within the procurement organization, developing internal talent and attracting world-class competencies to ensure efficient operations. Working closely with stakeholders, the role ensures ELC implements optimal supply solutions aligned with the company’s supply chain strategy. The individual owns the regional category strategy for supply chain and related sub-categories, embedding and delivering it through a team of sub-category managers and strong engagement with business partners and preferred suppliers. Ultimately, the role ensures optimal cost, quality, service, and risk mitigation solutions for ELC.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a depth of understanding in Logistics services (‘core’: 3PL / Fulfilment, e-commerce fulfillment services, omnichannel, Warehousing/Distribution; ‘good to have’: Freight Forwarders, OTR, LTL, FTL, Parcel Air Freight, Ocean, Inbound/Outbound) and related contracting terminology and frameworks.

Analytical & strong presentation skills, including MS Office suite (Excel and PowerPoint).

Proficient in ERP technology, preferably SAP ECC, SAP SRM, and Ariba Sourcing and Contracts.

Experienced as Procurement lead on major Logistics and Distribution projects across a region or multiple countries.

Demonstrated change leadership, successfully influencing global stakeholders at all levels.

Capabilities and competencies to Analyze Category Spend; analyze drivers and provide visibility of key drivers and priorities.

Eager to embrace and support change; able to manage in ambiguous environments and focus on priorities.

Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, and in multicultural settings.

Manage suppliers; set and measure KPIs and drive supplier performance improvements.

Understand business needs.

Qualifications

Bachelor/University Degree or equivalent; further education in Business, Procurement or Supply Chain preferred; Engineering or technical background advantageous.

Professional certification in supply management or supply chain desirable (e.g., CIPS).

8-10 years of relevant experience.

Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.

Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Personal Care Product Manufacturing

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