Louis Vuitton Indirect Procurement Manager
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is a preeminent luxury fashion and leather goods maison within the LVMH group, renowned for artisanal craftsmanship, design leadership and global retail presence. The brand fosters an international, high-performance environment that values creativity, operational excellence and rigorous brand stewardship across its commercial and supply-chain functions.
Louis Vuitton is hiring an Indirect Procurement Manager in Seoul. Lead indirect sourcing, P2P initiatives and supplier relationships for the Korea market.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement indirect procurement strategy for Korea aligned with global objectives to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
- Identify and deliver cost‑savings across indirect spend categories through market analysis, strategic negotiation and demand management.
- Lead end‑to‑end tender and sourcing processes, including requirements definition, RFP evaluation, cost analysis and supplier selection.
- Negotiate and manage commercial contracts, pricing structures and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to secure favourable terms.
- Define and enforce procurement policies, ensuring compliance with internal controls, local regulations and ethical standards.
- Design and deliver training on procurement policies and processes to internal stakeholders and end users.
- Drive continuous improvement of purchasing processes by leveraging technology, global best practices and P2P adoption.
- Establish supplier performance evaluation and vendor assessment tools to monitor quality, delivery, and supplier risk prior to onboarding.
- Build and sustain strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders (Events, Visual Merchandising, Retail Operations, IT) to align procurement with business needs.
- Lead P2P implementation initiatives and manage strategic sourcing projects (e.g., real estate) from sourcing through contract execution.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher; relevant professional certifications preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive procurement experience with a strong, dedicated focus on indirect procurement.
- Proven hands‑on experience managing end‑to‑end procurement operations, including tenders, contracting and supplier onboarding.
- Demonstrated experience in luxury, consumer goods or retail environments preferred.
- Practical experience with P2P (Procure‑to‑Pay) system implementation preferred.
- Proven capability to work autonomously and take ownership of procurement initiatives from strategy through execution.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of progressive procurement experience, with extensive and dedicated indirect procurement experience. Proven track record of managing end‑to‑end procurement operations and delivering strategic sourcing projects; experience in luxury or consumer goods preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher; relevant procurement or supply‑chain certifications preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea.
Culture
Louis Vuitton offers a fast‑paced, globally oriented workplace where craftsmanship and commercial rigor intersect. The organisation emphasises high standards, cross‑functional collaboration and professional development within a heritage luxury context.
About Cerulean
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