Christian Dior Purchasing Leader
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 27, 2026
About %s
Christian Dior Couture is an iconic maison within the LVMH group, renowned for haute couture, luxury ready-to-wear and accessories. The brand prizes artisanal savoir‑faire, creativity and exacting quality standards, operating with international teams that blend heritage craftsmanship and modern innovation.
Christian Dior Couture — Purchasing Leader in Florence. Lead strategic sourcing for material categories, supplier negotiations and cross‑functional alignment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and execute the sourcing and purchasing strategy for an assigned material category (leathers & fabrics, metallic accessories or other components).
- Negotiate framework agreements, prices and commercial terms with strategic suppliers to secure optimal contractual conditions.
- Assess, monitor and develop supplier production capacity and quality capabilities, ensuring alignment with seasonal needs.
- Coordinate supplier capacity planning to avoid overloads or under-utilisation and mitigate production risks.
- Identify and qualify new sourcing opportunities that meet the brand’s quality, sustainability and innovation requirements.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Development, Planning, Quality and Compliance teams to ensure procurement aligns with collection timelines and standards.
- Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and support supplier audits together with the Compliance team.
- Analyse market trends and supply‑chain risks to inform sourcing decisions and contract renewal strategies.
Qualifications
- Degree in Economics, Management Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in strategic purchasing or sourcing, preferably within fashion or luxury goods.
- Proven negotiation and contract management skills with experience managing framework agreements.
- Strong knowledge of market dynamics for the assigned category and supplier ecosystems.
- Proficiency in Excel and Power BI (or equivalent analytics tools).
- English at B2 level minimum; knowledge of French considered a plus.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of progressive responsibility in strategic purchasing or sourcing, ideally within the fashion or luxury sector, with hands-on experience negotiating supplier contracts and managing material supply chains.
Education
Degree in Economics, Management Engineering or related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
Culture
Christian Dior Couture combines a deep respect for artisanal craftsmanship with a forward-looking approach to sustainability and innovation. The workplace fosters close cross‑disciplinary collaboration between creative, technical and sourcing teams and expects high standards of professionalism, discretion and international teamwork.
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