The Estée Lauder Companies is a global beauty powerhouse, with a portfolio of iconic brands that have shaped the beauty industry for decades. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity extends not only to our products, but also to our people. We believe that every individual brings a unique perspective, and together, we create a vibrant and empowered workforce.

Due to our continued growth we are now hiring a

Sourcing Analyst

for our team in Budapest.

The role:

Sourcing Analyst is responsible for managing tactical tasks related to vendor contracts. This role requires a deep understanding of vendor agreements and the ability to extract value through the contract drafting and review process. The specialist will review and revise vendor agreements to ensure that ELC maximizes benefits while minimizing financial expenditure and exposure

Description

The primary purpose of this role is to manage and improve Indirect Procurement Operations for the UK and Ireland region and to drive Source⁃to⁃Pay process improvement and transformation initiatives. This role is focused on implementation of technology solutions, ways of working regionally, to improve the performance and overall effectiveness of the Indirect Procurement function. The position is part of the broader Sourcing and Procurement Services organization across EMEA/Travel Retail/UK and will provide great international business exposure.WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THIS ROLE⁃ Own the stakeholder management and business partnering activities with regional stakeholders to embed new ways of working particularly in relation to the collaboration between global, regional and local end⁃to⁃end Procurement activities⁃ Act as a central point of escalation for procurement⁃related service delivery issues⁃ Ensure availability and continuous improvement of appropriate toolkits⁃ Understand in depth the end to end cost process and assisting the user by guiding them through requirements to achieve the most efficient end to end journey⁃ Identify requirements, and drive successful implementation of initiatives between the global, regional organization and affiliates⁃ Day⁃to⁃day management of the ELC Buying Center, operational performance and customer service delivery. Services include, but are not limited to, Procurement Operations services, business process transformation, S2P operational services and governance, and selected PMO activities for Indirect Procurement.⁃ Drive increasingly effective, agile, and efficient services⁃ Serve as an expert for downstream Procurement processes and includes working closely with internal (Indirect Procurement, Finance and Business) and external (Shared Services for Procurement Operations) stakeholders.

Qualifications

Personal qualifications:⁃ Ability to work independently and structured within a matrix organization⁃ Strong communication skills⁃ Analytical mind⁃set⁃ Flexible and willing to drive change⁃ Result / execution focusedProfessional qualifications:⁃ You will be early in career with a background in either Data, Finance or Analytics⁃ Ideally have experience within an procurement environment⁃ Working knowledge in SAP, Ariba and an understanding of Source to Pay (S2P) end to end processes, would be highly benefical⁃ Some experience in project management⁃ Knowledgeable of operational Procurement Buying Channels and ways of working⁃ Cross⁃functional & cross culture change management experience⁃ Experienced in managing internal customer relationships⁃ Proven track record of implementing and executing process and way of working optimizations⁃ Analytical skills and proficient in data manipulation, extraction, and reporting⁃ Understanding of Accounts Payable processes, including invoice verification, payment processing, debits, and creditsCompensation and Benefits⁃ Hybrid Working (2 days WFH, 3 days office based)⁃ Generous Bonus Opportunity that usually performs ahead of target⁃ 25 Days Annual Leave (exc. Bank Holidays) that increases with length of service up to 29 days.⁃ 1 additional day of Annual Leave to celebrate your birthday⁃ Holiday Purchase scheme that enables you to get five additional days⁃ Summer Fridays for five months of the year⁃ Market leading Family Leave provisions⁃ Generous Staff Discount & Credit⁃ Benefits platform with exclusive discounts and offers

Responsibilities

  • Review tactical vendor agreements and revise as necessary to ensure ELC is maximizing benefits while minimizing financial expenditure / exposure. Recommend contract revisions to improve language and reduce gaps/inconsistencies
  • Perform first line analysis of staff augmentation Transaction Schedules (some drafting required). Prepare for final review of manager before DocuSign submission.
  • Execute contract execution process and review executed agreements as part of the contract abstract process.
  • Oversee vendor governance activity and ensure it is properly documented in the vendor governance SharePoint sites.
  • Manage contract approval packages presented by IT Procurement and/or Finance for execution.
  • Oversee vendor tasks/deliverables are being met from a PtP perspective (e.g. documents are presented on time, outstanding credits are received …), escalate when necessary.
  • Ensure Biasness Partners are aware of vendor governance tasks/deliverables which are approaching deadlines and assist where possible.
  • Gather and analyze market data on a regular basis relative to the appropriate category and region to properly gauge and evaluate market and industry conditions applied to determine the sourcing strategy.
  • Manage the relevant supplier interactions and relationship throughout a sourcing project.
  • Develop a solid understanding of regional contracts, supply agreement templates along with thorough understanding of legal concepts.
  • Maintaining agreements database, tracking contracts' expiry dates and assuring the extensions are signed in a due time.
  • Negotiate with suppliers to reach favorable agreements, including prices, delivery schedules, payment terms, and other contractual conditions.

Requirements

  • 2 to 4 years' experience in procurement/ supply chain.
  • Experience working with geographically dispersed team & customer base.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple vendor partners.
  • Ability to influence & motivate peers & partners.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Expertise in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Service NOW.

Our hybrid work model

At ELC, we believe that efficiency doesn’t depend on being in the office five days a week. To support work-life balance, we offer our office-based colleagues the opportunity to work from home up to 12 days per month.

Our Benefits

At ELC, we’re excited to offer you a variety of benefits; enjoy exclusive discounts on our premium brands including Estée Lauder, Tom Ford, Jo Malone London, La Mer, and many more. We also provide a yearly bonus to recognize your contributions. You’ll also have access to our flexible cafeteria plan, providing personalized options for your specific needs. Get active with the AYCM sport pass program available as a self-financed option tailored to your fitness goals. We care about your well-being, our private health insurance with Medicover ensures you have access to quality healthcare. We also provide 24/7 mental health support through Magellan Healthcare, ensuring you and your family have access to professional counseling whenever needed. Additionally, enjoy free access to LinkedIn Learning for continuous development, and take advantage of our mobile fleet plan.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability.

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