Christian Dior European Purchasing Manager

Paris • France

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Christian Dior Couture, a prestigious entity within the Fashion & Leather Goods division, is renowned for its unparalleled craftsmanship and innovative designs. As part of the LVMH conglomerate, Dior offers a dynamic and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity and excellence, attracting top talent from around the globe.

1. Proactively contribute to the creation and development of the Purchasing Department for Dior Europe.
2. Define and implement the purchasing strategy to deliver optimal value to Dior.
3. Lead sourcing and execution of key projects, establishing relationships with internal and external stakeholders to develop a first-rate sourcing strategy.
4. Act as a business partner to various departments, structuring purchasing activities and processes to provide commercial value.
5. Define procurement strategies with stakeholders and budget holders for Marketing & Communication and indirect categories.
6. Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers in alignment with economic objectives and legal requirements.
7. Manage the execution of action plans to enhance purchasing processes, methods, and tools.
8. Conduct end-to-end negotiation processes and evaluate supplier networks through market prospecting.
9. Ensure periodic analysis of supplier network evolution.
10. Establish KPIs and reporting documents to track performance, providing key measurement statistics, analyses, and reports on purchasing activities and projects.
11. Contribute to the implementation of Coupa and other SaaS solutions, ensuring compliance with purchasing processes and maintaining policy adherence.
12. Lead the development of a digital supplier catalog and evaluation system by developing KPIs and analyzing results.

1. Minimum of 6 to 8 years of professional experience within a global purchasing organization.
2. Strong knowledge of the commercial environment of marketing and communication, as well as indirect purchasing categories.

1. Understanding of luxury sector requirements and awareness.
2. Proven experience in managing marketing and communication projects.
3. Strong project management skills.
4. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
5. Business and client-focused, results-oriented style.
6. Strong leadership, autonomy, and ability to prioritize activities.
7. Analytical and reporting skills.
8. Innovation and creativity, proactive mindset, and change management.
9. Integrity.
10. Fluency in French and English.

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a global purchasing organization.

Christian Dior Couture offers a hybrid working mode, allowing for a balance between office and remote work, fostering a flexible and supportive work environment.

Christian Dior Couture prides itself on a culture of innovation and creativity, deeply rooted in its heritage of luxury and excellence. The workplace environment encourages autonomy, leadership, and a proactive approach to change management, ensuring that employees are both challenged and supported in their professional growth.