Guerlain Procurement Control Manager

About Guerlain

Founded in Paris in 1828, Guerlain is one of the world’s most storied maisons of fragrance, beauty and skincare, renowned for its artisanal excellence, scientific innovation and enduring sense of French elegance. As an employer, Guerlain offers the opportunity to contribute to a living heritage where creativity, craftsmanship and responsible luxury meet. Its teams span perfumery, retail excellence, research, marketing, supply chain and corporate functions, united by a passion for exceptional products and client experience. With a strong commitment to biodiversity, sustainability and the preservation of savoir-faire, Guerlain attracts talents who aspire to shape the future of beauty while honoring nearly two centuries of legacy.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the complete strategic process of analyzing and reporting procurement performance, including monthly dashboards tracking by nature, currency, supplier, and forex impacts
• Calculate landed costs for purchased articles and challenge standards with authority, ensuring accuracy and relevance of analyses
• Take lead on value analysis (ADV) process optimization, supervising the entire initiative to optimize the basic catalog
• Establish and facilitate a structured tracking process for value analysis actions in collaboration with procurement teams
• Measure and communicate financial and operational impacts of value analysis initiatives, including production line effects, scrap rates, purchase prices, and destruction risks
• Animate and supervise annual budgeting processes and revised forecasts for the procurement scope, defining scope, contributors, and project timelines
• Consolidate, format, and challenge procurement data submissions including spend, investments, and procurement performance
• Ensure budget control of procurement spend, including order validation, expense verification, and variance analysis
• Coach operational teams on expense commitment processes and participate in annual standard cost calculations
• Lead digitalization initiatives for procurement controlling and optimize reporting and performance analysis processes

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration or equivalent (Bac+5) with specialization in corporate finance
• 3–5 years of proven experience in management accounting, ideally in an industrial environment or with industrial control knowledge
• Advanced mastery of procurement performance analysis and value analysis (ADV)
• Advanced proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP, with in-depth knowledge of procurement (MM) and controlling (CO) modules
• Excellent analytical, synthesis, and financial modeling capabilities
• Recognized ability to lead, challenge, and mobilize operational teams and stakeholders
• Advanced Excel proficiency and strong sensitivity to Information Systems (SI)
• Demonstrated rigor, autonomy, proactivity, intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and continuous improvement mindset
• Fluent English

Skills

Experience

Minimum 3–5 years of proven experience in management accounting, ideally acquired in an industrial environment or with established knowledge of industrial controlling and procurement operations.

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration or equivalent (Bac+5) with specialization in corporate finance.

Workplace

Culture

Guerlain cultivates a refined workplace culture rooted in French artistry, exceptional craftsmanship, and a deep respect for its heritage in fragrance and beauty. As an employer, it values creativity, excellence, and sustainability, encouraging teams to combine innovation with the Maison’s enduring sense of elegance and purpose.

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