Chanel Indirect Procurement Manager

About Chanel

Chanel is one of the world’s most revered luxury houses, founded by Gabrielle Chanel and distinguished by an enduring vision of elegance, freedom, and modernity. As an employer, the House brings together métiers ranging from haute couture, fashion and leather goods to fragrance, beauty, watches, and fine jewelry, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a legacy defined by exceptional craftsmanship and creative audacity. Chanel values excellence, discretion, collaboration, and long-term development, fostering an environment where talent is nurtured and heritage is continually reinterpreted for contemporary clients. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and the timeless spirit of the brand.

Role & Responsibilities

• Design, implement and ensure compliance with Indirect Procurement policies, processes and approval frameworks.
• Contribute to the deployment and continuous improvement of the Source-to-Pay (S2P) model in collaboration with Finance and IT.
• Define and execute the Indirect Procurement roadmap for the Mexican market, aligned with business priorities and global guidelines.
• Monitor performance through KPIs, savings tracking and executive-level reporting.
• Ensure full adoption and effective use of the COUPA procurement platform.
• Map the supplier ecosystem, identify strategic partners, and provide forward-looking market intelligence and risk anticipation.
• Support business expansion through local sourcing capabilities.
• Act as a trusted procurement partner to business stakeholders, supporting supplier selection through competitive sourcing processes, including RFPs, cost analysis and negotiations.
• Lead sourcing projects across all Indirect Procurement categories.
• Coordinate with internal and external Legal teams on contractual frameworks and negotiations.
• Analyze supplier spending using financial and reporting tools.
• Ensure accurate spending categorization and budget discipline.
• Identify and deliver cost optimization, cost avoidance and value creation initiatives.
• Lead procurement-related projects end to end, from opportunity identification through implementation and benefits tracking.
• Manage multiple projects in parallel, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment.
• Lead supplier compliance, due diligence and risk assessment processes.
• Manage supplier onboarding in collaboration with Finance.
• Monitor supplier performance through structured reviews, KPIs and reporting.
• Coordinate supplier audits and oversee corrective action plans with business stakeholders.
• Raise standards of discipline and data-driven decision-making.
• Act as the local ambassador of the global procurement vision.
• Coach stakeholders on procurement best practices.
• Embed a strong procurement mindset within the market.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Combine strategic direction with hands-on delivery.
• Challenge the status quo and drive change.
• Influence senior stakeholders with credibility and facts.
• Actively support change management initiatives related to procurement transformation, new tools, processes or organizational evolutions.
• Promote agility, adaptability and a solution-oriented mindset within the team and across stakeholders.
• Integrate ESG criteria into sourcing strategies and supplier evaluations.
• Support the collection of supplier data related to carbon footprint and sustainability reporting.
• Ensure suppliers can provide required ESG information or identify appropriate alternatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Engineering or a related field.
• 6 to 8 years of previous experience in Indirect Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Procurement Consulting.
• Prior exposure to people management, team coordination or project leadership preferred.
• Experience within Retail, Luxury, FMCG or customer-centric environments is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement transformation and cost optimization initiatives.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Advanced negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Structured, proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Ability to lead change, manage ambiguity and adapt in a fast-evolving environment.
• Strong project management and prioritization skills.
• Clear, confident and professional communication style.
• End-to-end understanding of the Source-to-Pay process.
• Mandatory experience with Coupa or comparable procurement platforms.
• Fluent English mandatory.

Skills

Experience

6 to 8 years of previous experience in Indirect Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Procurement Consulting; prior exposure to people management, team coordination or project leadership preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Engineering or a related field.

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture of timeless creativity, exacting craftsmanship, and quiet excellence, where employees are encouraged to uphold the house’s heritage while contributing to its continued innovation. The workplace environment is refined, collaborative, and deeply committed to quality, offering professionals the opportunity to grow within a globally respected maison that values discretion, artistry, and long-term vision.

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