Purchasing Leader

Description

• Lead the purchasing strategy for a specific material category (leathers and fabrics, metallic accessories, other products), ensuring optimal contractual conditions and supplier base solidity.
• Ensure proper supplier capacity management, preventing risks of overloading or under-utilization.
• Align suppliers with the brand’s quality, sustainability, and innovation objectives.
• In collaboration with the Compliance team, assure suppliers compliance and performance through regular audits.

Les missions

• Define and implement sourcing strategy for the assigned category.
• Negotiate framework contracts, prices, and commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Assess and monitor supplier production and quality capabilities.
• Identify and develop new sourcing opportunities aligned with brand requirements.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Planning, Compliance and Quality teams to ensure alignment with objectives.
• Analyze market trends and supply chain risks.
• Prepare and conduct supplier performance reviews in collaboration with the Procurement Manager and other departments.
• Ensure the purchasing of materials for new collections.

Profil

Degree in Economics, Management Engineering, or related fields. 5+ years of experience in Strategic Purchasing, ideally in fashion/luxury. Excellent negotiation and contract management skills. Knowledge of market dynamics related to the assigned category. Strong command of Excel and Power BI (or equivalent tools). English level B2 minimum; French knowledge is considered a plus.

Informations complémentaires

• Strategic vision and long-term orientation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and networking abilities.
• Sensitivity to sustainability and innovation.

Perspectives d'évolution

• Strategic vision and long-term orientation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and networking abilities.
• Sensitivity to sustainability and innovation.