Christian Dior European Purchasing Manager

Overview

Christian Dior Couture, a prestigious name in the luxury fashion industry, is part of the LVMH group, a global leader in luxury goods. Known for its exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs, Dior offers a dynamic and inspiring work environment that values creativity and excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

• Contribute proactively to the creation and development of the Purchasing Department for Dior Europe.
• Define and implement purchasing strategies to deliver optimal value to the company.
• Lead sourcing and execution of key projects, establishing relationships with internal and external stakeholders to develop a first-class sourcing strategy.
• Act as a business partner to various departments, driving purchasing ambitions.
• Structure and manage purchasing activities and processes to deliver commercial value and efficiencies, including cost savings.
• Define procurement strategies for Marketing & Communication and indirect categories, in collaboration with stakeholders and budget managers.
• Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers, ensuring compliance with economic objectives and legal requirements.
• Manage the execution of action plans to enhance purchasing processes, methods, and tools.
• Conduct end-to-end negotiation processes, including internal briefing, benchmarking, and contract management.
• Develop supplier networks through market prospecting and supplier evaluation based on capabilities, execution quality, cost, innovation, and assurance.
• Conduct periodic analysis of supplier network developments, new product/service offerings, and relevant indicators.
• Introduce new ideas and innovations to the organization.
• Define and implement KPIs and reporting documents to track performance and efficiency.
• Provide key measurement statistics, analyses, and reports on purchasing activities and projects.
• Regularly update and communicate with management through weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews.
• Contribute to the implementation of Coupa and other SaaS solutions, focusing on P2P, E-sourcing, and contract modules.
• Collaborate with the internal control department to ensure purchasing process compliance and maintain purchasing policy, SOPs, and compliance procedures.
• Lead the establishment of a system for evaluating purchasing processes and suppliers by developing KPIs and analyzing results.
• Participate in the development of a digital catalog of 'Approved Supplier List'.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of professional experience in a global purchasing organization.
• Strong knowledge of the marketing and communication business environment and indirect purchasing categories.
• Proven experience in managing marketing and communication projects.
• Fluency in French and English is required.

Skills

Experience

At least 8 to 10 years of professional experience in a global purchasing organization, with a strong understanding of marketing and communication environments and indirect purchasing categories.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Workplace

Culture

Christian Dior Couture fosters a culture of innovation and excellence, encouraging employees to push creative boundaries while maintaining the highest standards of luxury. The brand values integrity, collaboration, and a proactive approach, creating an inspiring and dynamic workplace.

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