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Senior Manager IP SC, Manufacturing Equipment, MRO & Capex

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Wollerau, SZ

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Estée Lauder Companies is looking for a Senior Manager Manufacturing Equipment, MRO & Capex in Wollerau, Switzerland to lead regional and global sourcing for indirect spend and own select supplier relationships, overseeing roughly $98M regional and $30M global spend. The role targets 3 to 5 percent year over year cost savings, manages RFX and contract negotiations, and partners with Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Engineering while advancing digital procurement initiatives. Requirements include 8+ years in procurement, strong strategic sourcing and stakeholder management, a Bachelor's degree (CPSM/CIPS preferred), fluent English with German a plus. Tips: tailor your resume to CAPEX MRO, show matrix leadership, quantify savings, and align with Estée Lauder values and the Swiss hub culture.

Description

With a diverse portfolio of more than 20 brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories, Estée Lauder Companies is the global leader in prestige beauty, recognized for its skincare, make-up, fragrances, and hair care products. 

In Switzerland, Estée Lauder has the main Supply Chain Hub for Travel Retail and EMEA, offering many opportunities across multiple functions to grow your career and become part of our amazing Supply Chain teams. 

We are looking for a Senior Manager to lead Manufacturing Equipment, MRO and CAPEX sourcing across EUKEM, TRWW, UKI, with ownership of selected global supplier relationships. This is a high‑impact role supporting Supply Chain and Manufacturing as part of ELC’s Beauty Reimagined transformation located in Wollerau, Switzerland.

 

What you will do:

  • Lead regional and global sourcing strategies for SC Manufacturing-related indirect spend (IFM, CAPEX, MRO)
  • Drive 3–5% YOY cost savings across OPEX and COGS
  • Own RFX processes, contract negotiations and supplier performance management
  • Partner closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Engineering leaders
  • Contribute to global category strategy and digital procurement initiatives (e-sourcing, guided buying, AI-enabled sourcing)
  • Lead supplier risk mitigation and compliance with ELC Procurement policies
  • Your scope:  ~$98M regional annual spend; ~$30M global spend
  • 1 direct report, strong matrix leadership

What we are looking for:

  • 8+ years Procurement experience (SC / Manufacturing / FM / CAPEX / MRO)
  • Strong strategic sourcing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience operating in complex, global environments
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
  • CPSM or CIPS preferred
  • Fluent English; German is a plus

We offer you:

  • a fantastic opportunity to work in an international, fast-paced, and high-touch environment
  • a nurturing and challenging culture that is respectful of our roots and promotes intensive career development across multiple functions
  • to be part of a company that creates prestige beauty products that also advance sustainability and help contribute to a stable climate and a healthy, beautiful planet
  • inclusion, diversity, and equity which are natural extensions of The Estée Lauder Companies’ values
  • amazing support for your work-life balance (gym allowance, only a 40-hour workweek, hybrid working model with four days per week in the office) 
  •  personal development opportunities via our internal training hub, LinkedIn Learning, and external educational trainings
  • access to our employee staff shop, the possibility to buy Reka checks with a discount, and free parking spaces for all our employees 

 

Is this position relevant and interesting for you? Than, we look forward to receiving your application!