Givenchy Textile Buyer and Sourcing Specialist

Paris • France

Sunday, December 22, 2024

Givenchy, a distinguished name in the luxury fashion industry, operates under the esteemed LVMH conglomerate. Renowned for its innovative designs and exquisite craftsmanship, Givenchy offers a dynamic environment where creativity and excellence are at the forefront. As part of LVMH, employees benefit from the resources and prestige of a global leader in luxury goods.

1. Assist the Sourcing/Development/Purchasing Manager in fabric selection, availability requests, and verification of pricing, minimums, lead times, and certifications.
2. Propose printing base options and liaise with printers and the graphic studio.
3. Conduct purchasing and procurement of material samples, prototypes, and SMS.
4. Maintain and update the fabric and dye order tracking table for each season.
5. Adhere to allocated budgets and collection deadlines; negotiate prices, minimums, and lead times, and suggest alternatives to optimize purchasing or production conditions.
6. Dispatch materials according to factory needs for model launches.
7. Create material codes and update information in the PLM system, including weight, composition, price, minimums, lead time, technical sheets, and customs codes.
8. Collect all technical specifications of fabrics and coordinate with the quality manager for potential testing of high-risk materials.
9. Monitor invoicing of orders and development services via ESKER/order table.
10. Centralize fabric traceability information to comply with AGEC law and the LVMH LIFE 360° program.
11. Participate in fabric-to-sketch assignments.
12. Manage collection stocks and inventory of carry-over materials.
13. Oversee fabric extraction from PLM for pre-purchase meetings.
14. Prepare material archive binders, production handover, and swatches for merchandising and production teams.

1. Advanced degree in textile engineering, fashion school, business school, or equivalent university education with strong material knowledge.
2. Significant experience in fabric purchasing and/or material development/sourcing.

1. Dynamic and organized with strong proposal skills and interpersonal ease with external and internal stakeholders.
2. Fluent in English; Italian is an advantage.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PLM systems, and fabric stock management in SAP.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in fabric purchasing or material sourcing and development.

Advanced degree in textile engineering, fashion, business, or equivalent.

Givenchy offers a collaborative and innovative work environment with opportunities for professional growth within the LVMH group.

Givenchy fosters a culture of creativity, innovation, and excellence, encouraging employees to push boundaries and achieve their full potential. As part of the LVMH family, the brand values diversity and inclusivity, recognizing and recruiting talent from all backgrounds.