Purchasing Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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)