**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** 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. •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 •Skilled in Logistics and Distribution contracting terminology and establishing robust 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 category spend and its drivers by analyzing internal profiling, economic factors and costs to provide visibility of key drivers and prioritize. •Eager to embrace and support change, ability to manage in an ambiguous environment, consistently works against the right priorities •Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, and in multicultural settings •Manage suppliers •Setting and measuring KPIs and establish meetings with stakeholders to keep improving results with suppliers •Understand business needs **Qualifications** •Bachelor/University Degree or Equivalent with further education preferred in Business, Procurement and or Supply Chain. Engineering or technical background is advantageous •Professional certification in supply management or supply chain is desirable, e.g. from CIPS or Procurement Qualification may be an advantage • 8-10 years of relevant experience •Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills 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.