**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 Global Supplier Management – Indirect Procurement (GSM-IP), Corporate & Professional Services team leads sourcing, contract management, and supplier performance for Consulting, Legal, HR services including Benefits, Talent, Training and Recruitment, and other enterprise-wide professional service categories. This role drives cost savings, improves supplier value, and ensures category strategies align with business objectives in a fast-paced Consumer Packaged Goods environment. The Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement will be initially responsible for supporting Procurement activities across HR benefits, and other Professional service spend areas. They will engage and collaborate with business leaders and finance teams in the respective area to drive value through strategic sourcing execution. The role develops and maintains strong relationships with global human resources, executive, legal, finance, procurement, regional, and local 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 solutions aligned with the company’s strategy. The individual owns the regional category strategy for corporate professional services 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. Reporting to: Executive Director, Corporate & Professional Services 1. Develop and execute category strategies (30%) : Set sourcing direction, select suppliers, and design contracts; manage $75M–$100M spend; target ambitious 5-10% annual savings; work independently within company goals. 2. Negotiate and manage major service contracts (25%) : Approve terms for multi-million-dollar agreements; resolve pricing, scope, and compliance issues; deliver $5M–$8M in savings annually. 3. Build and manage supplier relationships (15%) : Select preferred partners; address performance gaps; oversee ~70% of category spend; lead business reviews. 4. Partner with stakeholders (15%) : Align sourcing with HR, Legal, Finance, and Marketing needs; influence priorities; represent procurement in enterprise planning. 5. Ensure compliance and manage risk (10%) : Enforce procurement policies; mitigate legal, financial, and operational risks; ensure audit readiness. 6. Mentor and develop team (5%) : Hire, coach, and manage 2–4 team members; oversee $1M–$2M operating budget; plan future talent needs. **Qualifications** Education & Experience + 8-10 years of experience, 5% travel time + Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or related field (MBA or equivalent preferred). + Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry experience preferred but not required + 6+ years of progressive procurement experience, with at least 3 years in a Corporate Professional Services category such as HR Benefits, Legal Services, Corporate Insurance, Managed Services, Financial Services or Talent Solutions (Contingent/Consulting etc.). + Candidates with Advanced experience of conducting procurement projects in Human Resources programs are highly desirable for this role + Proven experience in a global or large-scale CPG or consumer-facing company is strongly preferred. + Track record of negotiating multi-million-dollar complex global contracts and managing vendor portfolios. Skills & Competencies + Manage suppliers; setting and measuring KPIs and establish meetings with stakeholders to keep improving results with suppliers + Understand business needs: Formulate short/mid/long term business requirements through communication with key stakeholders (Goals, Trends, e.g.) to guarantee that the strategy is aligned with the business + Deep knowledge of procurement best practices, market trends, and supplier ecosystems. + Strong understanding of HR Benefits, Legal Services, Corporate Insurance or Talent Solutions. + Strong negotiation, influencing, and relationship management skills. Capabilities and competencies to Analyze Category Spend + Financial acumen with the ability to analyze total cost of ownership and RO, analyze category spend and its drivers by analyzing internal profiling, economic factors, and costs to provide visibility of key drivers and prioritize. + Experience with legal contracts, compliance, and risk management. + Proficiency with procurement tools (e.g., SAP Ariba) and data analytics platforms. + 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 managemen Leadership Attributes + Strategic thinking with the ability to both lead and ‘hands on execute’ in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. + Collaborative, diplomatic, and able to influence across all levels of the organization. + Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in sourcing practices. + This is a New York based role requiring 3 days per week in person attendance at ELC offices in Manhattan and Long Island City. **Pay Range:** The anticipated base salary range for this position is **$100,000.00** **to** **$164,000.00** **.** Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company **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. **Michigan Applicants:** Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed. **Philadelphia Applicants:** Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring Law (https://www.phila.gov/media/20240326142036/V6-Fireball-Handout-fairchance-E-S.pdf) **Rhode Island Applicants:** The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law. 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.