- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Director
- Compensation
- $120,550–208,200/year
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
About Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder and built on an enduring belief in creativity, high-touch service, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an employer, the Group offers talent the scale of an international house with the energy of distinctive brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Its culture values innovation, inclusion, learning, and responsible growth, inviting professionals to shape consumer experiences from laboratory to counter, digital platform to boardroom. Employees join a purpose-led organization where heritage, artistry, and scientific excellence meet to define the future of luxury beauty.
The Estée Lauder Companies seeks a Finance Director for Direct Procurement to develop and oversee the financial strategy for direct procurement operations, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, cost optimization, and supplier performance analysis across approximately 150 countries. This role entails partnering with the procurement team to drive year-over-year cost savings, managing departmental budgets, conducting in-depth financial analysis of procurement activities, and ensuring global compliance with capital control policies. The position demands deep expertise in procurement processes, transportation logistics, and financial reporting, alongside strong cross-functional leadership capabilities.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee the financial strategy for direct procurement, including long-range planning and annual savings targets
- Partner with Direct Procurement team to identify and drive year-over-year cost savings initiatives
- Manage procurement budget, estimate departmental expenses, and monitor capital projects for compliance with Corporate Capital Control Policies
- Provide in-depth financial analysis and reporting on direct procurement activities, including procurement cost tracking and supplier performance evaluation
- Oversee direct materials spend, monitor and analyze procurement costs, and identify opportunities for cost optimization and process improvements
- Review price/product variances (PPV) and production variances globally, conducting analysis to determine need for cost changes and ensuring rollout
- Support direct procurement and inbound transportation savings projects through monthly and quarterly monitoring and communication of results
- Drive inbound transportation standardized efficient closing practices on a global basis and manage third-party partner expense monitoring and invoicing
- Enhance TPM (Third-Party Management) and dTPM reporting to provide actionable insights across the manufacturing landscape
- Support the Direct teams in maintaining a sound internal financial controls environment through business partnering and collaboration
Qualifications
- Minimum bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or engineering; MBA preferred
- At least 7 years of related experience in procurement finance, supply chain finance, or direct procurement operations
- Deep understanding of direct procurement processes, transportation logistics, and cost optimization strategies
- Expertise in developing, managing, and reporting on budgets and forecasts
- Advanced ability to conduct thorough financial analysis related to procurement costs, supplier performance, and market trends
- Excellent business partnering, influencing, and presentation skills
- Strong leadership capabilities to guide financial strategy and coordinate with cross-functional teams
- Ability to work independently in an unstructured environment and remain comfortable with ambiguity
Skills
Experience
At least 7 years of related experience in procurement finance, supply chain financial management, or direct procurement operations, with demonstrated expertise in budget development, financial forecasting, cost optimization, and supplier performance management within a global enterprise environment.
Education
Minimum bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or engineering. MBA preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 120,550 to USD 208,200 per annum.
Benefits
Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, highly competitive bonus program with overachievement potential, share incentive plan.
Culture
The Estée Lauder Companies fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for prestige beauty are deeply valued. As a global house of distinctive brands, it offers employees an environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence and consumer inspiration.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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