Director, Global Indirect Procurement

Estée Lauder
New York, NY
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

We are looking for a commercially curious, collaborative leader to help shape the global supplier ecosystem and value creation agenda across A&P. The role may support spend areas such as media and MarTech, creative and content production, influencer marketing, public relations, events and experiential marketing, depending on business need and the successful candidate’s experience.

What You Will Do

Develop and execute multi-year spend-area strategies, supplier ecosystem roadmaps and value creation priorities aligned with A&P and business objectives. Lead complex global or multi-regional sourcing, negotiation and contracting initiatives across marketing services, balancing commercial value with effectiveness, quality, innovation, speed and risk.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The role requires a demonstrated ability to solve ambiguous business problems, develop strategy, lead negotiations or complex initiatives, and influence senior stakeholders without relying on formal authority. Strong analytical and commercial judgment, with the ability to connect data and market dynamics to business decisions.

Requirements

  • Approximately 7–12+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Experience in one or more A&P or marketing-services areas such as media, MarTech/AdTech, creative, content or production, influencer, PR, events, agencies, data, measurement or marketing technology
  • Strong analytical and commercial judgment, with the ability to connect data and market dynamics to business decisions
  • Strong relationship-building, communication and presentation skills across global and cross-functional teams

Benefits

  • health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
  • wellness and family support programs
  • life and disability insurance
  • retirement savings plans
  • paid leave programs
  • education-related programs
  • paid holidays and vacation time
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