Le Bon Marché Indirect Procurement Buyer

About Le Bon Marché

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, founded in Paris in 1852 and celebrated as the world’s first department store, embodies a singular blend of heritage, cultural curiosity and contemporary luxury. As part of LVMH, the Maison offers employees an environment where retail excellence, artistic sensibility and exceptional service meet on the Left Bank. Its teams contribute to a refined and constantly evolving client experience across fashion, beauty, design, gastronomy and culture, supported by a tradition of innovation first shaped by Aristide and Marguerite Boucicaut. Le Bon Marché cultivates talent with elegance, entrepreneurial spirit and a deep respect for craftsmanship, creativity and Parisian art de vivre.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage assigned purchasing categories in line with Le Bon Marché–La Samaritaine procurement policy and LVMH Group strategy.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, from supplier sourcing and specification development with internal clients through supplier-panel definition, tender management, negotiation and contract execution with the Legal team.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies and action plans with internal clients to optimise processes and costs.
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct regular performance reviews with strategic suppliers.
• Hold regular reviews with departments to monitor approved action plans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients.
• Track procurement performance indicators using Per Angusta and provide an annual report to the Finance Director.
• Represent indirect procurement in the Le Bon Marché–La Samaritaine Group’s sustainable development project.
• Contribute to the development of the indirect procurement department’s procedures, processes and tools.
• Work with LVMH Group Procurement and the procurement teams of the Group’s maisons.

Qualifications

• A university, business-school or engineering qualification at master’s level (Bac+5), ideally supplemented by postgraduate procurement studies.
• At least 10 years of successful experience in indirect procurement or in departments responsible for technical projects, general expenses, fit-out and renovation works.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to manage supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of one or more fields in technical services, construction, architecture, facilities, or logistics is essential; retail experience is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability and listening skills.
• Organised, rigorous, concise and pragmatic, with initiative, autonomy and a results-oriented approach.
• Fluent French and English.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel; knowledge of SAP is an advantage.

Skills

Experience

At least 10 years in indirect procurement or in departments responsible for technical projects, general expenses, fit-out and renovation works.

Education

University, business-school or engineering qualification at Bac+5 level, ideally supplemented by postgraduate procurement studies.

Culture

Le Bon Marché fosters a refined, service-driven culture where teams are encouraged to combine Parisian elegance, creativity, and exceptional client care. As part of a historic and innovative retail house, employees work in a collaborative environment that values craftsmanship, cultural curiosity, and a deep sense of hospitality.

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