Fred Purchasing Manager

Paris • France

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Fred, a distinguished name in the realm of modern jewelry creation, has been a symbol of informal glamour and sparkling elegance since its inception in 1936. As a part of the LVMH Group's Watches & Jewelry Division since 1995, Fred continues to embody the joie de vivre, freedom, and light of the Riviera. Employees at Fred are daily ambassadors of this vibrant spirit, contributing to the brand's legacy of audacious creativity and excellence in craftsmanship.

1. Oversee all purchasing activities within the company, ensuring alignment with the company's CSR policies.
2. Collaborate with development, marketing, visual merchandising, transport, and logistics teams to select suppliers and negotiate purchase prices.
3. Ensure the accurate cost of goods based on expected quality, analyzing cost breakdowns and value of projects.
4. Identify potential reindustrialization needs based on product margins and future volumes.
5. Conduct tenders and negotiate with suppliers on manufacturing costs, loss rates, and payment terms.
6. Define and negotiate contractual terms with suppliers, updating standard costs in SAP in collaboration with marketing and finance.
7. Implement cost management for new products using Product Lifecycle Management tools.
8. Manage non-precious purchasing areas such as visual merchandising, packaging, transport, and logistics.
9. Contribute to supplier selection, developing a panel of suppliers for potential contracts.
10. Measure and manage purchasing performance, ensuring commercial terms are adhered to and maintaining a clear view of supplier cost performance.
11. Ensure the supply chain is responsible and compliant with new legislative standards, managing RJC certification and risk assessments.
12. Participate in LVMH group initiatives to mitigate supply, social, or environmental risks.

1. Degree in engineering, business school, or equivalent.
2. Minimum 7 years of professional experience, with a background in jewelry being advantageous.
3. Fluency in English is essential; Italian is a plus.
4. Strong analytical skills and ability to understand complex data and industrial processes.
5. Excellent relational skills to foster supplier partnerships and liaise with internal teams.
6. Adaptability to the fast-paced changes in the sector.
7. Curiosity and interest in technological advancements and supplier optimization.

1. Rigor and reliability in work execution.
2. Strong analytical and quantitative understanding.
3. Ability to synthesize quantitative issues for decision-making and recommendation validation.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills for supplier relationship management.
5. Agility in adapting to sector demands and changes.
6. Proficiency in IT tools.

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a purchasing role, preferably within the jewelry industry.

Degree in engineering, business, or equivalent field.

Hybrid working mode with regular travel across Europe. Opportunity to work within a prestigious luxury group with a dynamic and creative environment.

Fred fosters a culture of joy, freedom, and creativity, reflecting the vibrant spirit of its founder. As part of the LVMH Group, Fred offers a dynamic and innovative workplace where employees are encouraged to embody the brand's values and contribute to its legacy of excellence.