Francis Kurkdjian Procurement Manager
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Join Maison Francis Kurkdjian in Paris as a Procurement Manager. This role involves overseeing direct and indirect procurement for packaging and subcontracting, with opportunities for travel across France and Europe.
Overview
Maison Francis Kurkdjian, a distinguished member of the LVMH group, is a renowned luxury perfume house established in 2009. With a presence in nearly 1,000 prestigious retail locations worldwide, the brand is synonymous with the tradition of French perfumery, offering a collection of unique fragrances crafted with meticulous attention to detail. As an employer, Maison Francis Kurkdjian is committed to providing stimulating opportunities for professional growth, fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and encourages employees to reach their full potential.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee direct and indirect procurement for packaging and subcontracting within the Operations Department.
- Collaborate with Packaging Development, Formula, Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance teams.
- Define supplier and subcontractor panels in coordination with LVMH Purchasing.
- Negotiate and finalize contracts with suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring cost, capacity, quality, and timeline requirements are met.
- Anticipate capacity and technology needs, proposing solutions to meet Maison Francis Kurkdjian's requirements.
- Conduct business reviews and maintain strong contractual relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Contribute to the development of purchasing strategies in alignment with LVMH Coordination.
- Implement and monitor performance indicators, managing supplier and subcontractor performance.
- Develop and deploy improvement plans with suppliers and subcontractors to enhance performance.
- Manage the annual budget for the entire portfolio in close collaboration with Finance and Supply Chain.
- Support Maison Francis Kurkdjian's CSR commitments by proposing and developing measurement tools and methodologies.
- Establish the indirect purchasing function in collaboration with the beauty division's purchasing coordination.
- Negotiate with defined panel suppliers for services required by various departments.
- Coordinate with the Merchandising team to gather product needs, synthesize them into tenders, and oversee production and distribution.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Master's level) from an engineering, business school, or university with a specialization in purchasing.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in Packaging and/or Subcontracting Procurement roles.
Skills
Experience
A minimum of 7 years in a procurement role, specifically in packaging and/or subcontracting.
Education
Master's degree in engineering, business, or a related field with a specialization in purchasing.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France. 3.370 luxury roles are listed in Paris on Cerulean, 66 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Île-de-France region, Cerulean lists 3.792 open positions — 85 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.365 open roles in France, including 95 added in the last 48 hours.
Benefits
The position offers a hybrid working mode with opportunities for travel within France and Europe as required for supplier visits.
Culture
Maison Francis Kurkdjian prides itself on fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and encourages employees to develop their talents. The company is a signatory of the Autre Cercle Charter, demonstrating its commitment to diversity and inclusion as essential components of employee fulfillment.
About Cerulean
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