Hermès Procurement Specialist, Metallic Materials

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Pilot the supply plan for a portfolio of metallic materials and FAG suppliers serving the leathergoods department
• Secure and optimize supply chain operations necessary for production sites
• Manage supplier orders in compliance with procurement frameworks
• Maintain and update master data accuracy
• Optimize economic stock levels, including lead-time inventory, coverage ratios, and safety stock
• Ensure supplier performance reliability and on-time delivery metrics
• Identify and implement process improvements across the procurement function
• Guarantee system parameter configuration accuracy for assigned scope
• Contribute to business intelligence tools development and reporting (Power BI)
• Execute short-term order placement and supplier portfolio management
• Monitor and escalate supplier deviations and production priorities
• Anticipate supply disruptions and communicate potential shortfalls to manufacturing and planning teams
• Develop strategic knowledge of supplier operations to tailor management tools
• Foster continuous improvement mindset and lead-time optimization across vendor partnerships
• Facilitate monthly performance reviews with key suppliers, including corrective action plans
• Conduct regular on-site supplier visits and relationship development
• Deepen partnerships by understanding supplier constraints and challenging service quality
• Collaborate with procurement, planning, quality, product development, and controlling functions
• Contribute to dashboard development, reporting frameworks, and performance metrics
• Calculate supplier service levels, stock quality, order portfolio quality, and availability rates
• Drive data analysis tool evolution and continuous process optimization

Qualifications

• Master's degree (Bac +5) from an engineering school, business school, or university programme with specialization in logistics and supply chain, ideally with planning and procurement focus
• 5 years of professional experience in procurement or planning within an industrial environment (centralized or site-based production)
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems, Excel, and Power BI
• Demonstrated understanding of component manufacturing processes and supplier ecosystem dynamics
• Tenacious, analytical, and detail-oriented problem-solver with strong coordination and communication skills
• Adaptable to evolving, dynamic operational environments
• Well-organized, proactive, and deeply committed to operational excellence

Skills

Experience

5 years of professional experience in procurement or planning operations within an industrial manufacturing context, demonstrating capability in both centralized supply chain management and site-level production coordination.

Education

Master's degree (Bac +5) from an engineering school, business school, or university programme with specialization in logistics, supply chain, or procurement — ideally with planning or materials management focus.

Workplace

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.

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