Burberry Sourcing Manager
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 15, 2026
About Burberry
A Paris-based luxury maison operating within a global luxury group. The employer combines traditional craftsmanship with modern product development and maintains an international sourcing footprint to support ateliers and production partners in apparel, leather goods, and accessories.
Confidential luxury maison — Paris: Sourcing Manager to lead materials and supplier strategy for a leading fashion house.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for raw materials and components (textiles, leather, hardware) aligned with product, cost and sustainability objectives.
- Identify, qualify and manage a global supplier base; lead supplier selection, negotiation and contract finalisation.
- Partner closely with design, product development and production teams to ensure material feasibility, quality standards and timely delivery.
- Implement supplier performance metrics and continuous improvement programmes (cost, quality, lead time, sustainability).
- Drive cost modelling, total cost of ownership analysis and sourcing risk mitigation (capacity, geographic concentration, compliance).
- Lead supplier audits and ensure adherence to social, environmental and product compliance standards.
- Manage cross-functional projects such as supplier onboarding, dual-sourcing strategies and nearshoring initiatives.
- Coach and develop sourcing team members; interface with senior management to report on sourcing KPIs and strategic priorities.
Qualifications
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Textiles or a related discipline; advanced degree or relevant professional certification preferred.
- Proven track record of successful supplier negotiations and contract management within fashion/apparel or leather goods.
- Demonstrable knowledge of materials (textiles, leather, hardware) and manufacturing processes used in luxury products.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in cost modelling and total-cost optimization.
- Familiarity with sustainability standards and supplier compliance frameworks (e.g., traceability, chemical management).
Skills
Experience
Typically 5+ years of progressive sourcing or procurement experience in the apparel, leather goods or accessories sector; at least several years working with international suppliers and complex multi-tier supply chains. Experience in luxury or premium brands and managing supplier sustainability/compliance programmes is highly desirable.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Textiles/Fashion or related field; Master’s degree or professional procurement certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The workplace values meticulous attention to craft, close collaboration between design and operations, and a long-term view of supplier partnerships. The maison prioritises responsible sourcing and continuous improvement across an international supply network while preserving heritage-driven quality standards.
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