Chanel Governance Manager, Indirect Procurement
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 15, 2026
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.
Chanel seeks a Governance Manager in Neuilly-sur-Seine to lead indirect supplier base rationalization, transformation, and team management.
Role & Responsibilities
- Pilot and enforce supplier intake control mechanisms across Chanel's indirect procurement ecosystem in France, ensuring all new supplier requests comply with Procurement policies and contribute to supplier base rationalization
- Serve as the validation authority for supplier creation requests, guaranteeing strict application of governance rules and prioritizing existing preferred supplier lists
- Lead indirect supplier governance transformation by deploying new processes, conducting change management with business units, and delivering strategic reporting to French CFOs
- Manage the Governance Administrator, including objective-setting, task prioritization, capability development, and quality assurance reviews
- Conduct detailed spend analysis by category to identify long-tail suppliers and consolidation opportunities; present findings and recommendations to Global Category Managers
- Collaborate with Category Managers to categorize suppliers by activity and expertise; ensure accessibility of Preferred Supplier Lists through Coupa, creation forms, and AI-assisted tools
- Design and administer long-tail purchasing strategy by category, including consolidation toward PSL and deployment of alternative procurement channels (VMS, Rejolt) in partnership with the S2P RPO
- Lead configuration and deployment of enhanced creation forms and AI search agent within Coupa; serve as functional subject-matter expert for supplier governance tools and processes
- Develop and disseminate internal communications on new procurement policies, supplier panels, and digital tools; organize and deliver training sessions on PSL adoption and alternative channels
- Create and monitor strategic KPIs including active supplier count, PSL coverage and utilization rates, and tool adoption rates; produce regular executive reporting to French CFOs on project progress, blockers, and successes
- Serve as primary point of contact for S2P RPO, Finance, and Category Managers on supplier management matters; manage escalations and complex, sensitive cases
Qualifications
- 5–8 years of experience combining indirect procurement, data analysis, and change management
- Confirmed experience in international corporate environments
- Strategic vision of indirect procurement and supplier panel management
- Strong data analysis capabilities including spend analysis, segmentation, and long-tail identification
- Proficiency with P2P tools, ideally Coupa, and comfort with digital and AI-assisted platforms
- Proven track record in change management and internal communication
- Demonstrated ability to structure processes and formalize methodologies
- Influencing leadership — capacity to engage business units without direct hierarchy
- Collaborative spirit and assertive yet diplomatic communication style
- Entrepreneurial mindset capable of building a function from the ground up
- Advanced professional English
Skills
Experience
5–8 years of professional experience in a hybrid role combining indirect procurement, data analysis, and organizational change management within international corporate environments. Prior supervisory or team coordination experience is valued.
Education
Not specified
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, with easy access to Paris.
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.
About Cerulean
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