Givenchy Materials & Production Buyer (Ready-to-Wear)

About Givenchy

Givenchy is an internationally recognised maison within the LVMH group, renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessories that combine French elegance with technical craft. As an employer, the brand emphasises craftsmanship, creative excellence and cross‑disciplinary collaboration across design, production and commercial teams, offering opportunities to work on high‑quality, globally distributed collections.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of components and packaging (linings, zips, buttons, trimmings, etc.) for womenswear and menswear ready‑to‑wear.
• Serve as primary contact for suppliers and manufacturers; negotiate MOQs, prices, lead times and compliance with CSR requirements.
• Raise and follow production orders; track shipments and update inventory and tracking tables.
• Validate production samples prior to dispatch and coordinate quality testing (documentation and sample transmission).
• Handle production issues including quality non‑conformities and supplier/manufacturer disputes; drive corrective actions.
• Maintain and update ERP/PLM records to reflect production changes and approvals.
• Review and validate invoices and re‑billing requests; initiate refactoring requests with warehouse when required.
• Coordinate daily operations with the warehouse: monitor receipts/shipments of fabrics and components, and prepare materials for PPS (pre‑production samples).
• Analyse operational metrics (open balances, end‑of‑season material buy‑backs, delivery times by material type) and develop procedures to improve processes.
• Manage production of company uniforms when applicable.

Qualifications

• Degree from a business school, engineering school or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar buying/procurement role within apparel, luxury fashion or production purchasing.
• Proven negotiation skills and supplier management experience (MOQs, pricing, lead times, contractual/CSR constraints).
• Strong analytical and organisational abilities; methodical and rigorous approach to follow‑up.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and aptitude for cross‑functional teamwork.
• Fluent English (oral and written); Italian is an advantage.

Skills

Experience

At least 5 years of progressive experience in materials sourcing, production purchasing or procurement within ready‑to‑wear or luxury apparel, with hands‑on responsibility for supplier negotiations, order management and production follow‑up.

Education

Business school or engineering degree (or equivalent).

Workplace

Culture

Givenchy cultivates a culture that blends haute couture tradition with contemporary creativity, encouraging meticulous craftsmanship and collaborative problem‑solving. As part of the LVMH group, teams operate in a fast‑paced, high‑standards environment that values technical expertise and cross‑functional exchange.

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