**Description** This role is responsible for overseeing various efforts across the organization (Strategy, Governance, Value Creation and Procurement Effectiveness) and will help identify, monitor and report against the Indirect Procurement transformation and strategies. This person is instrumental to create communication strategy to support IP related initiatives including change management and help build IP credibility across the organization. This person is expected to interface high level stakeholders and leadership team, and be able to effectively highlight risks, bottlenecks, critical path and resource constraints occurring within the organization. This person will also work closely with IPLT to bring standard best practices, increase efficiency and sustainability for the department. + Monitor and report against the strategies and goals of the Indirect Procurement area to achieve short and long⁃term value creation opportunities and deliver business priorities and targets, taking into account corporate culture, business needs and resource capability planning. + Responsible for implementing global/regional/local cross⁃functional projects. + Develop IP category process changes and aligning with the change management initiatives to support implementation. + Track and report on category strategies plans, SRM deliverables and monitor and report the Project pipeline activity progress. + Identify and introduce standard best practices and Operating procedures to set governance and consistency aligned to IP Policy to support efficiency improvements. + Lead the development of communication strategy and pathways to ensure clear understanding on critical activities across IP Organisation. + Develop news letter. + Support and prepare IP summit and supplier summit. + Maintain Action Lists and monitor deliverables. + Responsible for preparing draft documentation for key internal and external meetings. + Maintain and provide acurrent understanding of industry best practices and technology trends to team members and business partners. + Identify metrics, tools, and processes to optimize sourcing, supplier activities, and end to end process efficiencies. Work collaboratively with team members to prioritize and drive implementation. + Support the development and implementation of training resources for the IP global team and continued refresh and communications on the options. + Act as a change agent, helping to develop a strategic point of view within the Indirect Procurement team and with partners in the Brands and other functions. Train and develop the team to think more globally. + Very importantly, act as an "ambassador" for the Estée Lauder social contract, relationship and cultural values, and business ethics in dealing with colleagues, external partners, and customers. Recognize that operating within the Estée Lauder culture (the "how") is as critical as the delivery (the "what"). **Qualifications** + Master’s degree or equivalent preferred, Bachelor’s degree required. + 9 years experience. + Required 5 years of experience in project management planning. + Engineer, Supply Chain, Procurement background preferred. + Successful track record of working closely with internal and external key stakeholders. + S2P process, policy and system / technical knowledge is highly valued for this position. + Expert planning and project management skills. + Proven ability to interact with teams across Regions, functional groups and stakeholders. + Track record of high performance in a cross-functional team environment. + Ability to multi-task and perform under demanding and aggressive timelines while remaining focused. + Lead the development of communication strategy to communicate IP policy and new initiatives internally and externally. + Develop newsletter and support IP leadership meetings as well as supplier annual meeting. + Excellent written, communication and organizational skills. + Must be a high energy and effective, hands-on leader, with strong business acumen. + Must be a fact based decision maker, pragmatic, resourceful, and proactive. + Must be resilient and decisive, with excellent problem solving skills and a strong team orientation. + Must be an effective communicator who is self-motivated and able to inspire confidence and respect, motivating both direct and indirect reporting organizations. + Must enjoy learning, and be passionate about continuous improvement. + Must have a “can-do” and “will-do” attitude with respect to accomplishing goals, making the numbers, and satisfying the needs of internal and external customers. + Must exhibit the highest personal and professional ethics. 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. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.