Louis Vuitton Director of Exceptional Flagships
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Compensation
- $170,000–205,000/year
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 5, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is an iconic maison within the LVMH group, recognised globally for its craftsmanship in fashion and leather goods. The brand combines artisanal savoir‑faire with ambitious international expansion, operating a dense network of flagship stores and boutiques and offering structured global career pathways and professional development for employees.
Louis Vuitton — Director of Exceptional Flagships in New York: lead procurement, contracts and commercial management for flagship store projects.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and execute procurement strategy for flagship projects, including development of RFPs/RFQs, bid documentation, and procurement routes for consultants and contractors.
- Lead selection, evaluation and contracting of strategic suppliers and partners; drive supplier performance, relationship management, and continuous improvement.
- Lead complex contract negotiations and manage contract lifecycle from drafting and execution through performance monitoring, amendments and close‑out.
- Partner with Legal and Procurement to create contract forms aligned to package risk, value and long‑term relationships; chair bi‑weekly legal/procurement coordination meetings.
- Provide commercial stewardship: establish commercial strategy with cost managers, ensure transparency in cost reporting, prepare executive budget summaries and present at key milestones.
- Oversee schedule and strategic planning: integrate schedule risk analysis into financial assessments, quantify financial impacts of delays and acceleration options, and convert schedule responsibilities into contract language.
- Manage financial controls: track cash flow, commitments, invoicing reconciliation, review monthly cost reports and interrogate external cost forecasts for alignment with business needs.
- Identify, assess and mitigate procurement, contractual and supply chain risks including geopolitical and market volatility; develop mitigation and continuity strategies.
- Champion project technology and data integrity: implement and manage Procore for owner‑side financial, project and pre‑construction workflows and ensure seamless integration with internal finance and procurement systems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical) or equivalent technical qualification.
- RICS qualification or equivalent certification in quantity surveying strongly preferred.
- Minimum 10 years' progressive experience in procurement, commercial management or contract management on large‑scale, multi‑year retail or construction projects; demonstrable experience on flagship projects (circa $150M+).
- Proven track record negotiating complex construction and vendor contracts and managing multi‑stakeholder project governance.
- Demonstrable experience implementing or managing Procore for owner‑side project and financial management.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience delivering procurement, commercial and contract management for large‑scale, multi‑year retail or construction projects, with direct experience on flagship store builds and engagement with high‑profile architectural teams.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical) or equivalent technical degree.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 170,000 to USD 205,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision; short‑ and long‑term disability; various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; two retirement plans with employer contributions.
Culture
Louis Vuitton cultivates a high‑performance, inclusive culture that values craftsmanship, creativity and professional development. As part of LVMH, the maison emphasises global mobility, structured training and equality initiatives while encouraging cross‑disciplinary collaboration across retail, design and corporate functions.
About Cerulean
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