Logistics and Distribution Buyer

ph3Description /h3pWith more than 25 brands Estée Lauder Companies is the global leader in prestige beauty, recognized for its skincare, make-up, fragrances, and hair care products. /ppIn Switzerland, Estée Lauder has the main Supply Chain Hub for Travel Retail (TR) and EMEA. /ppDue to a replacement, we are looking to expand our Indirect Procurement capabilities for EMEA by assigning a Buyer for logistics and distribution for our Indirect Procurement EMEA team in Wollerau, Switzerland. /ppJob Description: /ppThis position is responsible for the EMEA purchasing activities in logistics and disribution categories. You will be supporting the implementation of the logistics and distribution procurement strategy, leading and supporting procurement activities as well as, identifying, tracking and managing savings across the region. The objective is to ensure an uninterrupted supply of quality logistics services at optimum cost by connecting with stakeholders from various functions and influencing customers through listening and communication. /ph3Your main responsibilities include: /h3ulliContribute to the development and implementation of effective sourcing strategies for the logistics distribution category by ensuring quality of services and significant cost reductions in order to support ELCs growth in the region /liliLead or support Category Manager in preparation and conducting sourcing events in a timely manner driving cost reductions and improvement of the quality of services to ELC /liliInvestigate and analyze the market innovations, new equipment's, services and solutions available and seek new suppliers who may qualify to do business with ELC /liliContinuously monitor external market conditions and understand their potential impacts on category strategies /liliLead supplier negotiations, contract discussions with legal, implement contracts and capture them in the system. /liliMonitor results, utilizing data reporting capabilities, against established global and regional KPIs /liliIdentify new opportunities to meet business needs and cultivate supplier relationships /liliActively support continuous improvement of procurement processes and relevant IT solutions /liliReview the existing category mapping, analyzing contracts and buying process end to end to identify what works well and where we have opportunities /liliIdentify and develop excellent working relationships with strategic business partners to gain a comprehensive understanding of business requirements and to support the business in achievement of its outcomes /li /ulh3We are looking for someone who brings: /h3ulliUniversity degree or apprenticeship in a procurement related field /liliMinimum of 3 years experience in a procurement function /liliUnderstanding in logistics services (e.g. 3PL, Freight Forwarders, OTR, LTL, FTL, Parcel, Air Freight, Ocean, Inbound/Outbound, e-commerce fulfillment services, Omnichannel, etc.) and Warehousing/Distribution /liliAbility to manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful sourcing execution /liliGood negotiation skills /liliVery good organizational management skills /liliTeam player, also capable to work independently, set priorities, follow-up agreed processes and standards /liliFlexibility and capacity to adapt to fast changing project circumstances /liliStrong analytical skills, experienece with e-sourcing solutions is a plus /liliGo getter-attitude who is creative and comes up with solutions /liliFluent in English (writing / speaking), additional languages are a plus /li /ulh3What we offer you: /h3ullia fantastic opportunity to work in an international, fast-paced, and high-touch environment /lilia nurturing and challenging culture that is respectful of our roots and promotes intensive career development across multiple functions /lilito 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 /liliinclusion, diversity, and equity which are natural extensions of The Estée Lauder Companies’ values /liliamazing support for your work-life balance (gym allowance, only a 40-hour workweek, 4 days per week in the office and 1 day working from home option) /lilipersonal development opportunities via our internal training hub, LinkedIn Learning, and external educational trainings /liliaccess to our employee staff shop, the possibility to buy Reka checks with a discount, and free parking spaces for all our employees /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr