Christian Dior Procurement Project Manager, Architecture
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 6, 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.
Procurement Project Manager at Christian Dior Couture, Paris. Manage architectural supplier strategy and vendor portfolios.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define purchasing strategy for new architectural developments in alignment with the Research & Development team, including design brief review and cost decomposition
- Lead supplier research, selection, and evaluation processes; challenge competitors on pricing, delivery timelines, and quality standards
- Prepare financial forecasts, objectives, and comprehensive data analyses and presentations
- Manage new supplier onboarding and registration, including confidentiality agreements, code of conduct, and compliance documentation
- Conduct due diligence on supplier solvency, third-party integrity verification, and certification compliance; schedule and monitor environmental and ethical audits as needed
- Coordinate multiple furniture supplier tenders and requests for proposal; conduct comparative cost analyses
- Maintain and update decorative furniture supplier databases; collect pricing, lead times, sales performance, and revenue data
- Cultivate commercial relationships with key suppliers, manage disputes, and participate in strategic purchasing planning including demand forecasting and procurement optimization
- Identify new suppliers and opportunities to enhance the vendor portfolio across all architectural categories
Qualifications
- Master's degree from a recognized Grande École
- Specialization in Procurement, Project Management, or Data Analysis
- Minimum 3 years of procurement department experience, ideally in construction or architecture
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
- Fluent in French and English
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in a procurement department, preferably with exposure to construction, architecture, or store development projects within the luxury or retail sector
Education
Master's degree from a Grande École; specialization in Procurement, Project Management, or Data Analysis preferred
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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.
About Cerulean
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