TPM Procurement Manager

ppIn 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. Due to a replacement, we are now seeking a bTPM Procurement Manager EMEA /b for our procurement Team in bWollerau, /b Switzerland. In this role, you support and drive the Third‑Party Manufacturing (TPM) subcategory across the region. This role plays a key part in strengthening procurement performance, executing strategic initiatives, driving cost savings, and managing day‑to‑day supplier relationships. You will work closely with Global Category Leads and cross‑functional partners to support category strategy, enable operational efficiency, and ensure supplier performance across cost, service, quality, and sustainability. This position is ideal for someone who is analytical, proactive, collaborative, and comfortable navigating a dynamic, multi‑brand environment. /p h3Description /h3 ul liManage day‑to‑day TPM supplier relationships in the EMEA region, ensuring strong operational collaboration and alignment with regional and global stakeholders. /li liDrive cost‑saving initiatives by identifying opportunities, supporting business cases, evaluating total cost of ownership (TCO), and tracking implementation. /li liEngage suppliers proactively to identify cost reduction, value engineering, process improvements, and payment term optimization opportunities. /li liCollaborate cross‑functionally with GSM, Manufacturing, Resource Planning, Finance, and Quality teams to improve supplier performance (cost, service, quality, innovation, sustainability). /li liSupport procurement activities aligned with Global TPM Strategy, including participation in negotiations and management of agreements with guidance from Global Category Leads. /li liMonitor supplier financial risk, partnering with Finance and cross‑functional teams to identify, track, and escape risks. /li liMaintain supplier and market intelligence to support competitive sourcing decisions and drive risk mitigation. /li liIdentify cross‑regional sourcing synergies, supporting interactions between global and regional procurement teams. /li /ul h3bWe are looking for someone who brings: /b /h3 ul liUniversity degree in a related field /li li3–5 years in procurement experience or related areas /li liFluency in English; an additional language is a plus. /li liWillingness to travel globally approx. 30% /li liStrong understanding of ERP systems (SAP ECC, SAP SRM, Ariba Sourcing Contracts) /li liAdvanced MS Excel skills /li liAbility to run, adapt, and build reports /li liAnalytical, pragmatic, and highly proactive /li liExcellent interpersonal communication and networking abilities /li liComfortable navigating ambiguity and driving change /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr