Job Description

Global Procurement IT Digital & OBS

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join as Director Procurement – IT, Digital, OBS & R&D, to define global procurement strategy across transformation‑critical categories at Coty.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As our Director Procurement – IT, Digital, OBS & R&D, you are responsible for global category strategy leadership.

The Director defines, owns, and governs Coty’s global procurement strategy across IT, Digital, Outsourced Business Services, and R&D. The role acts as strategic category owner, partners with senior leaders, leads a team of procurement professionals, and enables informed investment decisions, risk management, cost optimization, and supplier‑driven innovation.

Your main focus:

• Define and own global category strategies aligned with enterprise and digital priorities
• Build and govern a strategic global supplier ecosystem across IT, Digital, OBS, and R&D
• Lead, coach, and develop senior procurement leaders and category teams
• Act as a trusted strategic partner to senior stakeholders across functions
• Ensure strong governance, risk management, and compliance across all categories

Working for Coty means contributing to a global beauty company focused on strategic impact, transformation, and value creation. The team consists of Senior Managers and Buyers, and you will work closely together with several departments such as IT, Digital, R&D, Finance, and Transformation. All your colleagues are experienced procurement professionals operating in a global matrix.

YOU ARE A COTY FIT

You like to operate at strategic level within complex, transformation‑critical environments. As an experienced procurement leader, you work with a strategic, structured, and analytical approach and you get energy from working in a fast‑paced, diverse and international environment. Other than that, you:

• Have 10+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management
• Bring strong exposure to IT, Digital, OBS, and/or R&D categories
• Have proven experience operating at Director or senior leadership level in a global matrix
• Are fluent in English

OUR BENEFITS

As our Director, Business Services Procurement – IT, Digital, OBS & R&D, some of the benefits you will receive are:

• Competitive salary and company benefits based on your qualities and experience.
• An exciting career path in an international organization and inspiring working environment.
• A brand-new office building in the business area of Amsterdam-Zuid. The office is designed to maximize your performance, based on the new ways of working.
• Flexible work time with possibility to work from home up to 50%.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

1. Our recruiter will contact you.
2. A telephone/online introductory meeting follows.
3. A first online/in-person interview
4. A second interview
5. You will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.

ABOUT COTY

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Therefore, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate or employee and strive to be an open, inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self. Join us in making over the world of beauty!

For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit www.coty.com/your-career