This key role will act as the primary point of contact for ELC stakeholders & strategic partners, responsible for managing actions and information flows associated with stakeholder requests and negotiations for 3rd party external expenditure.  The position will seek and obtain decision/approvals required to drive VMO activities through to successful completion.  Supports both the Strategic Vendor Executives (SVE) and Contract & Relationship Managers (CRM) within the Retail, Infrastructure and Application Solution categories.  This role requires functional knowledge of the core vendor agreements and the ability to perform light contract drafting

• Perform first line analysis of staff augmentation Transaction Schedules (some drafting required).  Prepare for final review by SVE and DocuSign submission.  Includes escalation to CRM when red flags are caught – 15%

• Oversee request demand inflow, evaluate requirements and assign to appropriate lead – 10%

• Manage contract execution process and review executed agreements as part of the contract abstract process.  – 10%

• Develop vendor account status reports, includes capture and collation of statistics and stakeholder feedback – 10%

• Oversee vendor governance activity and ensure it is properly documented in the vendor governance SharePoint sites – 5%

• Manage contract approval packages presented by IT Procurement and/or Finance for execution – 10%

• Drive the resolution of issues within the vendor issues log.  Be a central point of contact for key stakeholders to report issues and enter into the appropriate log when requested – 10%

• Proactively monitor staff augmentation Transaction Schedules, which haven’t transitioned to Randstad, to ensure limitations associated with length of term, renewals are not violated – 10%

• Oversee vendor tasks/deliverables are being met from a VMO perspective (e.g. documents are presented on time, outstanding credits are received …), escalate to SVE and VME when necessary – 5%

• Ensure SVE and CRM are aware of VMO vendor governance tasks/deliverables which are approaching deadlines and assist where possible – 5%

• Manage the scheduling all VMO vendor governance meetings across the IT vendor landscape (200+ per year) – 5%

• Provide support in driving Executive, Global & Regional Business Reviews (includes development and management of agenda and ensuring everything is documented properly for governance purposes) – 5%

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems or Technology/Business related field;

• 3 + years' experience developing, implementing & managing IT Vendor performance, projects, and relationships.

• Experience working with geographically dispersed team & customer base.

• Ability to think strategically & communicate effectively in a fast-moving, rapidly changing environment.

• Expertise in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Visio with strong SharePoint experience

We are an equal opportunity employer. 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, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.

The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is the global leader in prestige beauty. ELC is the only company focused solely on prestige makeup, skin care, fragrance and hair care with a diverse portfolio of 25+ brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories. Infused throughout the organization is a passion for creativity and innovation — a desire to push the boundaries and invent the unexpected — as we continue the bold work of the company’s founder Estée Lauder.