Hermès Indirect Procurement Buyer — Communications (fixed-term)

About Hermès

Hermès is a maison renowned for artisanal craftsmanship and a creative-first approach to product and communications. The role sits within the Group's Indirect Purchasing Directorate, supporting the maison's exacting production standards and long-term supplier partnerships while committing to ethical, diverse and inclusive employment practices.

Role & Responsibilities

• Act as the functional buyer for the Communications category within the Group’s Indirect Purchasing Directorate, deploying purchasing strategy and procedures across internal communications teams.
• Design and run RFPs and sourcing processes: supplier research, drafting specifications and consultation documents, negotiation and contractualisation.
• Build qualitative and quantitative procurement synergies across group entities to capture economies of scale and improved service quality.
• Animate and coordinate prescriber communities and support internal clients through the end-to-end procurement process.
• Propose optimisation initiatives (cost savings, organisational improvements, and qualitative enhancement of purchased services/goods).
• Support adoption and use of procurement tools (e‑procurement, evaluation platforms) and oversee supplier assessments including RSE/CSR criteria.
• Systematically integrate RSE/CSR and risk-management considerations into category decisions and supplier selection.
• Foster long-term, respectful supplier relationships and ensure high standards of execution in line with the maison’s creative and production requirements.
• Travel within Île-de-France as required to meet stakeholders and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a business school or equivalent; specialization in Purchasing is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in indirect procurement; prior experience in communications procurement is an advantage.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Proven negotiation skills and experience managing competitive tender processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence creative teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Organised, autonomous, adaptable and diplomatic; comfortable in a high‑quality, creative environment.

Skills

Experience

Minimum 3 years’ professional experience in indirect purchasing; hands-on exposure to communications, events or agency sourcing is desirable.

Education

Master’s degree (Business School or equivalent); specialization in Purchasing/Supply Chain preferred.

Workplace

Culture

Hermès emphasizes artisanal excellence, creative-led decision making and meticulous execution across all functions. The maison values long-term supplier relationships and embeds ethical, diversity and inclusion commitments in its employer culture.

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