Rimowa Indirect Buyer – Store Planning

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Location
ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Employment
Contract
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Mar 27, 2026

About Rimowa

RIMOWA is a German maison renowned for premium luggage and technical innovation, operating as part of the LVMH luxury group. The brand combines heritage craftsmanship with contemporary design and a global retail footprint, offering an international, design-led workplace within a major luxury conglomerate.

RIMOWA in Paris seeks an Indirect Buyer – Store Planning to lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation and contract management for store fit-outs.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Define and deploy the purchasing strategy for assigned Store Planning categories, optimising cost, quality and lead times.
  • Support internal stakeholders in formalising needs, drafting specifications and managing calls for tender.
  • Source, select and negotiate with suppliers specialising in millwork, general contracting and architectural services.
  • Draft, review and validate commercial contracts in partnership with the Legal department.
  • Monitor supplier performance and internal client satisfaction, and implement corrective actions where needed.
  • Lead supplier audits and ensure compliance with internal procedures and the group's CSR commitments.
  • Propose process improvements, conduct market intelligence and identify new opportunities for cost optimisation.
  • Manage multiple projects autonomously and deploy monitoring tools and decision-support metrics.

Qualifications

  • Minimum six years of professional experience in a purchasing role within store planning, construction, fit-out or a closely related sector.
  • Demonstrated ability to define and execute category strategies and to implement commercial contracts.
  • Proven negotiation skills with track record managing suppliers such as millworkers, general contractors and architects.
  • Strong project-management capability, comfortable running several concurrent initiatives autonomously.
  • High attention to detail, pragmatic problem‑solving, and sound prioritisation in ambiguous, international environments.
  • Excellent communicator and fluent in English.

Skills

Excel PowerPoint Outlook Sourcing & supplier selection Contract negotiation Tender management Supplier performance management Supplier audits Market intelligence Project management

Experience

At least six years of experience in procurement/purchasing within store planning, construction, fit-out or a related industry, with demonstrable experience managing supplier relationships and commercial negotiations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Workplace

The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

RIMOWA blends German engineering and meticulous craftsmanship with contemporary luxury retail through an international, design-centric culture. As part of LVMH, the Maison values creativity, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and diversity, offering exposure to global projects and high standards of product and service excellence.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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