Hermès Industrial Procurement Manager
- Location
- PantinÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 29, 2026
About Hermès
This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.
Hermès Cuirs Précieux seeks Industrial Procurement Manager (8+ months CDD) in Pantin, France to oversee chemical and equipment sourcing across seven tanneries.
Role & Responsibilities
- Consolidate chemical product consumption and pricing across all seven group tanneries, including tanning agents, dyes, finishing products, and water treatment chemicals
- Monitor supplier performance through key performance indicators and track corrective actions, particularly regarding quality non-conformities and logistics
- Secure supply chain continuity and mitigate procurement risks
- Track international commodity and chemical market developments to enable proactive anticipation strategies
- Monitor and forecast chemical product inflation in close collaboration with management accounting
- Support and negotiate CAPEX investments and related contract agreements
- Communicate regularly with internal stakeholders (site directors, production managers, HSE/sustainability leads, quality managers, control managers, legal and industrial leadership) and external partners (suppliers, industry stakeholders)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (bac+5) in engineering or business
- Minimum one successful prior experience in industrial procurement, preferably in chemical products and/or industrial equipment
- Practical experience in supplier negotiations and contract management
- Fluent professional English (spoken, written, and reading)
Skills
Experience
Minimum one successful professional experience in industrial procurement, preferably in chemical products and/or industrial equipment sourcing. Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships and conduct contract negotiations at a professional level.
Education
Bachelor's degree (bac+5) in engineering or business
Workplace
The role is situated in Pantin, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.
Culture
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
About Cerulean
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