VIE contract – Regional Indirect Buyer

Mission:

• Contribute and proactively participate to the systems around Purchasing (vendor portal and improvements of the current PO / Invoice system).
• Analyze and monitor the spending by vendors, categories, and countries with particular focus on Indirect Purchasing for A&P / Marketing & Communication, General Services / Logistics & Interior Design / Visual Merchandising, Store maintenance.
• Identify the opportunities for cost savings, gain in efficiencies and best practices.
• Work independently with internal & external stakeholders to develop a best-in-class sourcing procedures and purchasing processes.
• Define and set up KPIs / Dashboard and relevant reporting documents to monitor performance & efficiencies, projects management and purchasing action plan status.
• Provide key measurement statistics, analysis and reporting on purchasing activities and projects.
• Regular update and communication to management through weekly, monthly and quarterly business review.

Profil

School background:

The candidate must have graduated from a business school and/or hold a Master degree in management.

Skills & Capabilities

• Understanding of high luxury business requirements / awareness
• Outstanding communication, networking / interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Business and customers centric style, results driven
• Strong autonomy and ability to prioritize his/her activities
• Analysis / Reporting skills
• Integrity
• Fluent English (Spanish and Italian as +)
• Duration: 18 months

Note: before applying, please make sure you meet the criteria to be eligible for this 18-month program at:

https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/en/what-is-the-vie-french-international-internship-program