Purchasing Manager

Fred is a modern jeweler and creator, known for its informal glamour and relaxed elegance. Since 1995, Fred has been part of the LVMH group, within its Watches & Jewelry Division. The company embodies the spirit of its founder, Fred Samuel, with a focus on joy, freedom, and the light of the Riviera.

1. Ensure the accurate cost of goods for all finished products based on expected quality.
2. Understand cost breakdowns and conduct value analysis of projects.
3. Identify key issues with potential for significant gains or dependency risks.
4. Identify and manage potential reindustrialization needs based on product margins and future volumes.
5. Conduct tenders and negotiate with suppliers on costs, loss rates, and payment terms.
6. Define contractual terms for supplier engagement based on company objectives.
7. Regularly update standard costs in SAP in collaboration with marketing and finance.
8. Implement cost management for new products in the Product Lifecycle Management tool.
9. Analyze spending by supplier and conduct tenders to reduce costs or ensure fair pricing.
10. Contribute to supplier selection and maintain a panel of preferred suppliers.
11. Measure and manage purchasing performance, ensuring commercial terms are adhered to.
12. Maintain a clear view of supplier cost performance and evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, and volume objectives.
13. Ensure the Supply Chain is responsible and adapts to new legislative, group, or sector standards.
14. Responsible for Supply Chain RJC certification and associated improvement plans.
15. Update supply chain risk assessments and conduct necessary due diligence.
16. Contribute to group initiatives to reduce supply, social, or environmental risks.
17. Represent Fred operations in LVMH Life 360 working groups and manage Cascade tool indicators.

1. Engineering, business school, or equivalent degree.
2. 7 years of professional experience, with experience in jewelry being an advantage.

1. Rigor and reliability.
2. Strong analytical and quantitative data understanding.
3. Ability to synthesize quantitative issues for decision-making.
4. Excellent relationship skills to foster supplier partnerships.
5. Adaptability to sector changes.
6. Curiosity for technological advancements.
7. Proficiency in English; Italian is a plus.
8. Proficiency in IT tools.

Minimum 5 years of experience.

Engineering, business school, or equivalent.

Regular travel within Europe is expected.

The company is located in Paris, France, and promotes a culture of joy, freedom, and innovation, reflecting the spirit of its founder.