Global Procurement Director IT Digital & OBS

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

Responsibilities

As Director Procurement – IT, Digital, OBS & R&D, you are responsible for global category strategy leadership. The role defines, owns, and governs Coty’s global procurement strategy across IT, Digital, Outsourced Business Services, and R&D. It 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 with departments such as IT, Digital, R&D, Finance, and Transformation. 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 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

• 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%

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.