Christian Dior Purchasing and Production Manager

Paris • France

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Christian Dior Couture, a prestigious entity within the LVMH Group, is renowned for its commitment to excellence, creativity, and innovation in the luxury fashion industry. The brand is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, actively supporting employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and celebrating unique talents since 2013.

1. Define and implement purchasing strategies in alignment with executive direction.
2. Manage a diverse network of over 125 partners, ensuring constant market surveillance of suppliers and raw materials.
3. Negotiate purchasing conditions, including price, deadlines, quality, and payment terms.
4. Oversee supplier contracts and monitor their execution.
5. Deploy Dior's Responsible Purchasing Policy and manage RSE reporting in alignment with LVMH standards.
6. Support group transformation projects related to traceability, regulations, and certifications.
7. Maintain close relationships with partners, analyzing supplier performance in terms of quality, deadlines, and costs.
8. Plan and coordinate production with the Retail Merchandising and Supply teams, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
9. Optimize manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
10. Manage a quality project manager responsible for overseeing quality issues within the category.
11. Develop and monitor purchasing and production budgets, implementing tracking and reporting tools.
12. Identify and manage risks associated with procurement and manufacturing.

1. Advanced degree (Bac +5) in purchasing, production, engineering, or equivalent.
2. Significant experience (minimum 5 years) in purchasing and production, ideally within the luxury, decoration, or tableware sectors.
3. Experience in team management.
4. In-depth knowledge of purchasing and negotiation techniques.

1. Excellent interpersonal skills.
2. Attention to detail and quality.
3. Initiative and experimental mindset.
4. Comfortable with hands-on, field-oriented work.
5. Strong organizational skills.
6. Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
7. Proficiency in prioritizing tasks.
8. Mastery of IT tools (ERP, production management software, reporting tools).

Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing and production, preferably in the luxury sector.

Advanced degree (Bac +5) in purchasing, production, engineering, or equivalent.

Christian Dior Couture offers a hybrid working mode and supports career evolution through its commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Christian Dior Couture embodies a culture of excellence, creativity, and inclusivity. The brand values diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment.