Hermès International is seeking a Direct Purchasing Manager for Cosmetics, responsible for overseeing procurement strategies, supplier relationships, and sustainability initiatives. The role requires extensive experience in purchasing, particularly within the cosmetics sector, and emphasizes collaboration, negotiation, and operational management
Job Summary
The role involves defining and executing a comprehensive purchasing strategy for packaging and subcontracting categories while ensuring cost optimization and quality.
Candidates will lead a team of buyers, manage complex supplier negotiations, and drive RSE initiatives including supply chain decarbonization and traceability.
The position requires close collaboration with R&D, Quality, and Logistics departments to oversee the industrialization of innovative products.
Matching Summary
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Hermès International is seeking a Direct Purchasing Manager for Cosmetics, responsible for overseeing procurement strategies, supplier relationships, and sustainability initiatives. The role requires extensive experience in purchasing, particularly within the cosmetics sector, and emphasizes collaboration, negotiation, and operational management.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5 to 10 years purchasing experience
Team management in procurement
Direct production purchasing strategy
Supplier negotiation and evaluation
RSE and sustainability commitment
Nice-to-have
Cosmetics sector knowledge
Supply chain transformation expertise
E-sourcing system implementation
Value analysis project leadership
Key Requirements
Bac + 5 degree with specialization in Purchasing
Minimum 5 to 10 years of significant purchasing experience