Estée Lauder Companies Executive Manager, Category Procurement
- Location
- WollerauSchwyzSwitzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Executive
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
Executive Manager, Category Procurement at Estée Lauder Companies in Wollerau, Switzerland. Lead global procurement strategy for the prestige beauty leader.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and lead global third-party procurement category strategies aligned with enterprise objectives
- Manage strategic supplier relationships and drive supplier performance, innovation, and risk management
- Lead complex commercial negotiations to deliver cost savings, cash flow improvements, and business value
- Optimize the supplier portfolio while ensuring quality, continuity, and speed-to-market
- Partner with senior stakeholders across Supply Chain, Operations, Research & Development, Finance, Quality, and Brand teams
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing procurement team
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
- 10+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, or a related field
- Proven success managing strategic supplier relationships and complex negotiations
- Strong leadership experience, including team development and stakeholder influence
- Demonstrated ability to drive measurable financial and operational results in a global environment
- APICS, CPIM, Six Sigma, or related certifications are a plus
Skills
Experience
10+ years of professional experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, or a closely related discipline, with demonstrated success in managing complex supplier relationships and delivering measurable business results in multinational environments.
Education
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MSc in Supply Chain Management, or equivalent) preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Wollerau, Schwyz, Switzerland, with easy access to Zurich.
Benefits
Hybrid working model (four days on-site, one day remote per week in Switzerland), 40-hour workweek, gym allowance, employee staff shop access, Reka check purchases at a discount, free parking, internal training hub access, LinkedIn Learning subscription, and external educational training opportunities.
About Cerulean
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