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The Estee Lauder Companies Executive Director, Indirect Procurement Global IT Services in Long Island City, New York
Description
This role will serve as the strategic leader responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing all technology-related procurement for the enterprise. This role will oversee procurement strategies for software, hardware, IT services, SaaS platforms, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity solutions, and emerging technology investments. The position will partner closely with IT, Digital Transformation, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure that technology investments deliver maximum value, support innovation, and maintain compliance.
This is a high-impact leadership role within a fast-paced environment, requiring deep procurement expertise, a keen understanding of technology markets, and the ability to drive operational excellence, cost reduction and spend optimization while enabling business growth.
- Strategic Leadership 25%
• Develop and execute the technology procurement strategy in alignment with business goals and digital transformation priorities.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on technology sourcing trends, market intelligence, and supplier innovations.
• Drive adoption of digital procurement tools, automation, and analytics for better decision-making and efficiency.
- Sourcing & Category Management 25%
Lead end-to-end procurement for all technology categories:
• Enterprise software & licensing
• Hardware & network infrastructure
• SaaS & cloud services
• IT professional services & consulting
• Cybersecurity solutions and emerging tech
• Marketing technology
• Negotiate high-value, complex agreements with global and regional suppliers to secure best-in-class pricing, service levels, and innovation.
• Continuously evaluate supplier performance against KPIs for cost, quality, delivery, and innovation in partnership with the IT VMO and IT Finance teams.
- Supplier Relationship & Partnership Development 10%
• Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships to ensure long-term value and innovation.
• Conduct regular business reviews with key suppliers to track performance, identify improvement areas, and explore joint innovation opportunities.
• Manage vendor risk, including cybersecurity, compliance, and business continuity.
- Governance, Compliance & Risk Management 20%
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with corporate policies, legal regulations, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with Legal, IT Security, and Finance to manage contractual, privacy, and cybersecurity risks.
• Maintain rigorous contract management processes and SAP Ariba content
- Leadership & Team Development 10%
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team with deep technology category expertise.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive change management to embed procurement best practices across the organization.
• Participate and contribute as a member of the Global Supplier Management – Indirect Procurement Leadership Team.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or related field (MBA or equivalent preferred).
• 12+ years of progressive procurement experience, with at least 7 years in technology category leadership.
• Proven experience in a global or large-scale CPG or consumer-facing company strongly preferred.
• Track record of negotiating multi-million-dollar complex global technology contracts and managing vendor portfolios.
Skills & Competencies
• Deep knowledge of IT procurement best practices, market trends, and supplier ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies, SaaS models, enterprise software licensing, and IT infrastructure.
• Exceptional negotiation, influencing, and relationship management skills.
• Financial acumen with the ability to analyze total cost of ownership and ROI.
• Experience with legal contracts, compliance, and risk management.
• Proficiency with procurement tools (e.g., SAP Ariba,) and data analytics platforms.
Leadership Attributes
• Strategic thinker 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 3-4 days per week in person attendance at ELC offices in Manhattan and Long Island City.
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.