Global Supplier Relations Assistant Manager

Estée Lauder Companies • , NY

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About The Position

The Global Supplier Relations Assistant Manager supports the development, implementation, and execution of category sourcing strategies for assigned commodities to meet broad business objectives, working with support from the Category Lead. The role covers supplier and contract management, data analytics, RFQs, contract negotiations, and management of Joint Value Creation partners focused on mutual revenue growth, innovation access, and margin optimization.

The position works across the Supply Chain and with internal departments—including R&D, Packaging, and Marketing—to improve cost, quality, and supply continuity; align sourcing commitments with business requirements; and develop both short- and long-term commodity strategies. It is responsible for global supplier relationships, cross-supplier negotiations, budget processes across brands, and business supply continuity plans. The role also delivers sustainability transformation efforts and collaborates with stakeholders on regulatory compliance and environmental best practices.

For the rigid plastics packaging portfolio, the role supports pricing methodology development with converters, planning strategies that balance order quantities and costs, and regular MOQ reviews. It also focuses on new molding, decoration, and supply-process technologies; practical and transformational plastic-sustainability solutions; and network design and sourcing strategies that account for total cost, lead time, and the capabilities, competitiveness, and locations of suppliers.

Requirements

• University degree.
• At least 2 years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel 10–20%.
• Fact-based decision-making, pragmatism, resourcefulness, and proactivity.
• A can-do and will-do attitude.
• A progressive approach to strategic sourcing, focused on unlocking value and improving service.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with processes and continuous improvement.
• Credibility and interpersonal skills to support productive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and execution of category sourcing strategies for assigned commodities.
• Manage suppliers and contracts, conduct data analysis, support RFQs, and negotiate contracts.
• Support Joint Value Creation partners in pursuing mutual revenue growth, access to innovation, and margin optimization.
• Work collaboratively across the Supply Chain to improve cost, quality, and supply continuity through supplier management, identification of synergies, and negotiations.
• Develop, advocate, and implement short- and long-term sourcing strategies for assigned commodities in coordination with internal departments.
• Lead cross-supplier negotiations to achieve the organization's best overall cost position for assigned commodities.
• Manage global supplier relationships and foster collaboration throughout the Supply Chain.
• Maintain an understanding of industry best practices and technology trends, and educate team members and business partners as needed.
• Develop, execute, and refresh business supply continuity plans to mitigate disruption risk.
• Lead the budget process across brands for assigned commodities.
• Deliver sustainability transformation efforts and partner with internal stakeholders on regulatory compliance and environmental best practices.
• For rigid plastics packaging, develop pricing methodologies with converters that promote transparency, competitiveness, supply continuity, and sustainability.
• Support planning run-strategies to balance order quantities and cost, and establish a regular MOQ review process that considers cost, inventory, and excess and obsolete stock.
• Assess molding, decoration, and supply-process technologies that may enable shorter lead times, smaller runs, supply security, and late-stage differentiation.
• Identify practical and transformational plastic-sustainability solutions, including PCR and ocean plastics.
• Recommend and execute network designs based on total cost and lead time, and draft updated sourcing strategies with an appropriate supplier base.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager