Christian Dior Indirect Procurement Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- Jun 8, 2026
About Christian Dior
Christian Dior, founded in Paris in 1946, stands as one of the world’s most influential maisons, uniting haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrance, beauty, and exceptional retail experiences. As an employer, Dior offers a culture shaped by artistic audacity, meticulous craftsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence, where heritage and innovation continually enrich one another. Its teams collaborate across ateliers, studios, boutiques, and corporate functions within an international environment that values elegance, precision, inclusivity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Working at Dior means contributing to a legacy of timeless style while helping define the future of luxury with creativity, discipline, and purpose.
Parfums Christian Dior seeks an Indirect Procurement Manager in Neuilly sur Seine to manage strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and cost optimization across Marketing and Digital categories.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide procurement support and negotiation services to internal departments across multiple indirect spend categories and strategic projects
- Conduct strategic analysis and implementation of supplier panels with risk assessment
- Establish and manage preferential agreements, pricing frameworks, and RFA (Request for Approval) protocols
- Manage supplier relationships and monitor financial, operational, and dependency risks
- Maintain strict adherence to budgets and timelines across all procurement initiatives
- Oversee contract management in coordination with the Legal Department
- Address supplier conflicts, quality issues, and delivery delays through effective dispute resolution
- Ensure compliance with purchasing processes across all indirect spend families
- Optimize costs, quality, lead times, and operational efficiency within assigned portfolio
- Monitor market developments and industry trends relevant to procurement categories
- Lead medium and long-term synergy projects and contribute to internal process improvements
- Participate actively in cross-company Procurement Coordination with other LVMH Group maisons
- Mentor and provide guidance to an apprentice within the procurement function
Qualifications
- Master's degree (Bac+5) in Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent, ideally with specialized procurement training
- Minimum 5 years of experience in indirect procurement with comparable portfolio in mature procurement environments (FMCG, Distribution, Automotive)
- Demonstrated expertise in Digital Procurement and/or other relevant categories (CRM, Events)
- Strong negotiation and supplier management capabilities
- Advanced analytical and synthesis skills with deep financial acumen
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration abilities
- Client-centric mindset with demonstrated customer sensitivity
- Fluent English with regular communication with international suppliers
- Advanced proficiency in office software tools and procurement systems
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in indirect procurement within mature purchasing environments, ideally encompassing FMCG, retail distribution, or automotive sectors. Demonstrated success managing diverse supplier portfolios and complex procurement categories with proven expertise in strategic negotiation, cost reduction, and process optimization.
Education
Master's degree (Bac+5) in Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent academic qualification, preferably complemented by specialized procurement or supply chain certification.
Workplace
This position is based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
Christian Dior fosters a culture of refined creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and continuous innovation, where teams are encouraged to uphold the Maison’s heritage while shaping the future of luxury. As an employer, it offers a dynamic and exacting environment that values collaboration, excellence, and the development of talent across artistic, retail, and corporate disciplines.
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