Job Description

The Estée Lauder Companies is a global beauty powerhouse, with a portfolio of iconic brands that have shaped the beauty industry for decades. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity extends not only to our products, but also to our people. We believe that every individual brings a unique perspective, and together, we create a vibrant and empowered workforce.

Due to our continued growth we are now hiring a

Procurement Operations Team Lead

for our global team in Budapest.

The role:

This role will act as the primary point of contact for ELC stakeholders & strategic partners, responsible for managing actions and information flows associated with stakeholder requests and negotiations for 3rd party external expenditure. The position will seek and obtain decision/approvals required to drive VMO activities through to successful completion for the Retail, Infrastructure and Application Solution categories. This role requires functional knowledge of the core vendor agreements and the ability to perform contract drafting.

Responsibilities:

• Review strategic and tactical vendor agreements and revise as necessary to ensure ELC is maximizing benefits while minimizing financial expenditure / exposure. Recommend contract revisions to improve language and reduce gaps/inconsistencies.
• Evaluate/negotiate vendor Contract Change Orders (CCO’s), Transaction Schedules and SOWs to ensure documents are in alignment with agreements and contract drafting is correct. Create associated approval packages
• Manage stakeholder escalations, resolve issues and implement stakeholder engagement processes and cadences.
• Lead a team of procurement operation representatives, performing tactical IT sourcing.
• Ensures all daily activities are delivered in an effective and timely manner and that all support and resources needed are available for success
• Review and optimize daily operational processes and activities identifying ways to improve efficiencies and opportunities for automation.
• Help to establish a consistent reporting mechanism with analysis on a regular basis focusing on service improvement, internal customer engagement, KPI and SLA reporting, proposed targets and tracking business impact.
• Report on service delivery against SLA’s; continuous improvement initiatives etc.
• Drive Quality Assurance system.
• Manage daily purchasing activities and ensure performance standards are met throughout production. Enhance procurement and production processes and policies for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify and engage with global suppliers that meet our criteria for pricing, quality, timeliness, and reliability. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, set clear terms and deadlines, maintain ongoing communication, manage performance, resolve disputes, and foster long-term partnerships.
• Understanding of regional contracts, supply agreement templates along with thorough understanding of legal concepts.
• Maintaining agreements database, tracking contracts' expiry dates and assuring the extensions are signed in a due time.

Requirements:

• 5 to 7 years' experience developing, implementing & managing IT Vendor performance, projects, and relationships.
• Prior experience Orchestrating a Procurement Operations Process.
• Prior experience managing IT Vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple vendor partners.
• Ability to lead, influence & motivate staff & partners.
• Ability to think strategically & communicate effectively in a fast-moving, rapidly changing environment.
• Expertise in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Service NOW.
• Leadership and project management skills.

Our hybrid work model:

At ELC, we believe that efficiency doesn’t depend on being in the office five days a week. To support work-life balance, we offer our office-based colleagues the opportunity to work from home up to 10 days per month.

Our Benefits:

At ELC, we’re excited to offer you a variety of benefits; enjoy exclusive discounts on our premium brands including Estée Lauder, Tom Ford, Jo Malone London, La Mer, and many more. We also provide a yearly bonus to recognize your contributions. You’ll also have access to our flexible cafeteria plan, providing personalized options for your specific needs. Get active with the AYCM sport pass program available as a self-financed option tailored to your fitness goals. We also provide 24/7 mental health support through Magellan Healthcare, ensuring you and your family have access to professional counseling whenever needed. Additionally, enjoy free access to LinkedIn Learning for continuous development, and take advantage of our mobile fleet plan.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 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.