Nirav Mehta, Global VP for Direct Procurement at ELC, explains how a policy of global supplier management is supporting broader company objectives
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Nirav Mehta, Global VP for Direct Procurement at ELC, explains how a policy of global supplier management is supporting broader company objectives
The Estée Lauder Companies( ELC) stands as one of the luxury beauty industry’ s most prestigious players, commanding a portfolio of brands that spans from the timeless elegance of Estée Lauder to the cutting-edge creativity of Tom Ford.
As the company navigates an increasingly complex global marketplace, its procurement function is undergoing a fundamental transformation that promises to redefine how it delivers value to consumers worldwide.
One of the leaders at the helm of this procurement revolution is Nirav Mehta, Global VP for Direct Procurement, who has been instrumental in driving the organisation’ s shift from traditional, cost-focused approaches to a more holistic value-creation model. His journey with ELC over the past three-and-ahalf years has coincided with significant organisational changes and strategic pivots that are reshaping the company’ s future.
A global beauty powerhouse The Estée Lauder Companies represents a formidable force in the context of global beauty, with products sold in around 150 countries and encompassing
54 November 2025