Galeries Lafayette Buyer – Food and Catering Department

Paris • France

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Galeries Lafayette, a prestigious name in the world of retail, is synonymous with elegance and innovation. As part of a dynamic conglomerate, the group is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, boasting a workforce that represents 98 nationalities. The company is renowned for its commitment to creativity and sustainability, offering employees the opportunity to engage with the latest trends in fashion, beauty, home, jewelry, watches, and food.

1. Conduct sourcing, evaluate offers, and negotiate terms within the food sector.
2. Research, select, and reference suppliers for the designated area.
3. Negotiate commercial conditions with suppliers in alignment with purchasing strategies, including offers, pricing, quantities, logistics, and promotional activities.
4. Manage supplier disputes and prepare both annual and temporary contracts.
5. Perform weekly activity monitoring of the designated area, suppliers, and stock rotations/coverage.
6. Communicate regularly with Galeries Lafayette stores in Paris and other regions for performance tracking and offer deployment.
7. Maintain ongoing market analysis and benchmarking to assess offer evolution, demand, competition, and development opportunities.
8. Conduct biannual business reviews, analyzing tracking tables and reports for management, and develop optimization/development plans for food sections, restaurants, food counters, and stands.
9. Negotiate and oversee activities for the catering sector, acting as the purchasing reference for various restaurants and concepts within Galeries Lafayette Haussmann.
10. Negotiate annual terms and promotional activities with restaurant suppliers.
11. Monitor and guide restaurant operations, including offer evolution, seasonal changes, commercial promotions, performance, and profitability.
12. Participate in marketing events with partner brands.
13. Inform all restaurants of new product launches and promotional activities.

1. Master's degree in Purchasing or related field.
2. Proven experience in purchasing, particularly within the food sector.

1. Adaptability and agility in learning.
2. Strong market trend identification and long-term challenge recognition.
3. Ability to create sustainable value for the company.
4. Rigorous, attentive, and excellent team player.
5. Strong analytical and synthesis skills.
6. Recognized negotiation abilities.
7. Effective communication and leadership skills.
8. Comfortable with financial aspects and data analysis.

Proven experience in purchasing, particularly within the food sector.

Master's degree in Purchasing or related field.

Fixed salary over 13 months, with a stimulating variable component. Profit-sharing and participation bonuses.

Employee discounts, advantageous transportation cost coverage up to 80%, personalized integration support.

Galeries Lafayette fosters a vibrant and inclusive culture, emphasizing diversity and equal opportunity. The company is committed to creating a supportive environment where all employees, regardless of gender or background, can thrive. The workplace is dynamic and ever-evolving, encouraging creativity and innovation in all aspects of commerce.