THE ESTÉE LAUDER COMPANIES
creating transformative innovation through disruptive technologies and advanced ingredients; boosting consumer-facing investments; reimagining internal operations for faster decision-making; and fueling sustainable growth through bold efficiencies.
“ Our focus for the next 12 to 18 months is really going to be around evolving our procurement organisation to support the company’ s broader transformation,” says Nirav.
A transformation trailblazer The transformation currently taking place at The Estée Lauder Companies represents a fundamental reimagining of how a global beauty leader can leverage strategic supplier management to create competitive advantage.
Under Nirav’ s leadership, the Direct Procurement function, in conjunction with supply chain colleagues, is becoming a key enabler of the company’ s consumer-centric vision, demonstrating how traditional support functions can evolve into strategic differentiators.
As the beauty industry evolves at unprecedented speed, ELC’ s comprehensive approach to procurement transformation – encompassing technology, partnerships, sustainability, and consumer focus – positions the company well to drive meaningful change.
The success of this transformation will likely influence how other companies in the luxury goods sector approach their own procurement and supply chain evolutions in the years to come.
68 November 2025