Overview
Indirect Procurement Manager role at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. based in Sydney. The role oversees end-to-end indirect procurement operations across Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, working with local and regional stakeholders to drive value, optimise supplier relationships, and align with global procurement strategies. The position is accountable for category strategy development, sourcing execution, supplier management, and end-to-end Procure to Pay operations, with a focus on total cost of ownership, quality, and service improvement.
Responsibilities
- Develop strategic sourcing plans including yearly savings initiatives and project pipelines; analyze spend data and market trends to identify opportunities and deliver value.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to identify business needs, deliver cost savings, and enhance supplier performance.
- Lead the development and execution of RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes aligned with category strategies and supplier negotiation plans; manage contract terms, risk mitigation, and compliance.
- Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships to drive continuous improvement and explore new collaboration opportunities.
- Develop category-specific cost savings and other value-creation strategies across indirect categories such as Marketing services, Collaterals, Media & Advertising, Store Construction, Visual Merchandising, Distribution & Logistics, Travel, Information Technology, and Office Services.
- Approve v-payments, end-of-month reports, PO approvals, Ariba/SAP vendor support, and agreement signing via DocuSign; define, maintain, and enforce procurement policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- 5–7 years of experience in Indirect Procurement, preferably within FMCG, Consumer Goods, or Retail industries.
- Strategic thinker with robust analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and contract management expertise.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed, and culturally diverse environment.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits including personal and professional development, a generous product allocation, inclusive paid parental leave, a bonus scheme linked to individual contributions and company performance, wellness programs, and workplace flexibility.
Additional information
- To be considered for this role you must have full rights to work within Australia (working holiday visas will not be considered).
We are an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. The Company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified employees and prospective employees with needs related to religious observance or practices as required by law.
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📌 Indirect Procurement Manager
🏢 The Estée Lauder Companies
📍 Sydney