Hermès Textile Buyer

About Hermès

Hermès Maison is the home and objets division of Hermès, dedicated to elevating interiors with refined objects and a distinct art de vivre. Embedded within the Hermès group (Hermès Sellier), the Maison blends artisanal savoir‑faire, rigorous quality standards and product innovation across production sites and creative hubs in France.

Role & Responsibilities

• Define and deploy the purchasing strategy for the Textile segment (plaids, blankets, cushions, bath linens, textile pouches).
• Lead end‑to‑end sourcing projects: identify and qualify suppliers, run consultations and RFPs, control costs and timelines, and contractualise agreements.
• Negotiate commercial terms and prices; manage contractual documentation and resolve commercial/financial disputes.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary project teams (Technical Development, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Collections) to support new product development and counter‑types.
• Design and implement purchasing tools and KPIs: cost break‑downs, benchmarks, dependency rates and supplier performance scorecards.
• Manage and develop a panel of internal and external suppliers; build long‑term partnerships to secure know‑how and supply continuity.
• Assess supplier risk and capacity; coordinate performance reviews and improvement plans with key suppliers.
• Support capacity planning and workload analysis with Hermès Maison Supply Chain and other businesses.
• Drive RSE/CSR initiatives within the category: monitor supply‑chain sustainability actions (GHG reductions, water consumption, biodiversity impact) and follow supplier audit corrective plans.
• Maintain and update supplier documentation and SRM records.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (Bac+5) in Engineering, Business or equivalent; specialization in Purchasing is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in purchasing/procurement, ideally in textiles, home furnishings or luxury goods.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills with experience running tenders and supplier agreements.
• Advanced Excel skills for cost analysis and dashboarding.
• Familiarity with textile supply chains (weaving, finishing, garmenting) is a strong asset.
• Fluent written and spoken English; Italian highly desirable given significant supplier base in Italy.

Skills

Experience

At least 3 years of hands‑on purchasing/procurement experience, preferably within the textile, home‑furnishing or luxury sectors, with demonstrated experience in sourcing, supplier qualification and commercial negotiations.

Education

Master's degree (Bac+5) from an engineering school, business school or university; specialization in Purchasing/Procurement desirable.

Workplace

Culture

Hermès Maison combines a rigorous commitment to craftsmanship with a culture of creativity and long‑term supplier partnerships. The workplace values meticulous attention to detail, respect for artisanal know‑how and progressive sustainability objectives within product and sourcing strategies.

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