Purchasing Manager

Job description

Position KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Purchasing Strategy Execution
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders – including buyers and delegated buyers from the Group’s Maisons - to challenge and validate business needs, define requirements, and develop clear specification.
• Conduct market and risk analyses to identify and recommend qualified suppliers.
• Design and manage competitive tender processes (RFx), evaluate proposals, and lead commercial negotiations.
• Ensure all contractual documentation complies with legal regulations, corporate policies, and group standards.
• Supplier Relationship management (SRM)
• Manage both global (regionally aligned) and local contracts, including renewal planning and performance monitoring.
• Conduct regular business reviews with strategic suppliers (e.g., logistics, retail operations, marketing agencies, office supplies).
• Lead supplier performance evaluations, organize vendor meetings to foster innovation, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Attend industry events hosted by key partners and conduct on-site supplier visits to strengthen relationships.
• Monitor KPIs, implement corrective actions when necessary, and support short- to mid-term supplier development plans.
• Consolidate and communicate supplier performance data across the region.
• Communication
• Organize and facilitate regular cross-functional procurement coordination meetings to align priorities, share best practices, and track category performance.

Maintain and enhance internal knowledge platforms

• Regional Purchasing Newsletter, Microsoft Teams channels, Data Lakes, Spend Visibility tools, and other digital systems.
• Support reporting to local leadership and global headquarters, including savings tracking, project updates, and contract database maintenance.
• Buyer office
• Contribute to ad hoc projects such as procurement tool development, policy refinement, and data analysis.
• Coordinate events for the LVMH Purchasing Academy and sustainability programs
• Manage year-end rebate redistribution processes to the Maisons
• Maintain close collaboration with sourcing teams in Paris, Shanghai, and the United States to ensure alignment with global strategies.
• ESG and Procurement Risk Management
• Integrate ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) risk criteria into supplier selection, qualification, and evaluation processes in line with LVMH’s “Life 360” sustainability strategy and global compliance standards.
• Assess potential risks related to environmental impact, labor practices, human rights, business ethics, and anti-corruption during sourcing and tender cycles.
• Leverage due diligence tools (e.g., supplier self-assessments, third-party audits, ESG rating platforms) to evaluate and mitigate risks across the supply chain.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Internal Control and Security teams to ensure adherence to local and international frameworks.
• Escalate high-risk cases and support remediation plans, including supplier engagement or replacement when necessary.

KEY REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES

• Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field; specialization in Sustainability or Procurement is a plus.
• 8-10 years of proven experience in indirect procurement, preferably in multinational environments.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills — sociable, attentive, and able to build trust across diverse stakeholders.
• Proactive, hands-on mindset with strong initiative and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, complex organization.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills; capable of managing multiple projects with integrity and precision.
• Detail-oriented and data-driven — comfortable working with figures, databases, and analytical tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, excellent PowerPoint presentation skills, and familiarity with Power BI or similar visualization tools.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin; French is a plus.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the APAC region (approximately once every quarter)