The Team:

The Finance team is responsible for protecting the Company’s financial assets, mitigating financial risks and reporting the financial position of the company to business stakeholders. The department is comprised of the following pillars: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Accounting, Treasury, Inventory Control, Internal Control, Asset Protection and Procurement.

The Opportunity:

In a context of fast development, Hermes of Paris is searching for a highly skilled and experienced Procurement Manager, reporting to the Procurement Director, to oversee the Store Construction, Store Maintenance and IT Procurement activities. The categories include, but are not limited to: Store Construction (such as Millwork, General Contractor, Storefront, Architects), Maintenance (such as Cleaning, HVAC, Lighting, Electrical, Millwork Repair) and IT (such as Network, Equipment, Software etc.)

About the Role:

As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative and effective procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, mitigating risks, and optimizing processes for the assigned categories.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
Implement a procurement strategy for the assigned categories, aligned with the company's business objectives and based on current situation diagnosis, need analysis, cost analysis and supplier market analysis.
Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and develop a comprehensive supplier database.
Execute RFI, RFQ, RFP.
Manage supplier selection, evaluation, negotiation, and contracting processes to ensure the best terms, conditions, quality and cost for goods and services.
Monitor and evaluate the performance of suppliers through regular business review meetings, address performance or quality issues, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Lead annual supplier risk analysis campaigns.
Support the Hermes Sustainability Development initiatives within your assigned categories.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Budget Responsibility:

YES – You will work within the parameters of the department’s set annual budget. You should actively identify areas for cost improvement and efficiency when possible.

About You:

Bachelor’s degree or above in Procurement, Finance or related discipline (Construction, Civil Engineering, Architecture, IT)
Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement and within the Luxury industry.
Experience in Cost Estimation, Construction operations and/or Construction and Materials Procurement, IT Procurement is a plus.
Ability to read and interpret engineering and construction drawings, and project schedules.
Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, negotiation strategies, and contract management.
Outstanding negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Entrepreneurial spirit, ability to challenge the status quo and generate new ideas.
Fluent English both in oral and written. French language is a plus.

The range for this role is $96,706.50 - $131,872.50 annually. Actual rates are determined based on the job, location, and individual experience.

We are looking for a candidate that has a combination of the above attributes and can perform the key functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.

Company Overview:

Since 1837, Hermès has remained faithful to its artisan business model and humanist values. We place people at the heart of what we do and aspire to make a positive impact on the world. The freedom to create, the constant search for beautiful materials, the transmission of a savoir-faire of excellence and the aesthetic of functionality define the singularity of Hermès, a house dedicated to making highly-crafted, beautiful objects made to stand the test of time.

An independent, family-owned company, Hermès is dedicated to keeping production in France through its 42 workshops, The Hermès organization is also a truly global community with a network of 310 stores in 49 countries. Hermès employs more than 15,000 people worldwide with over 6,000 of the workforce being Hermès craftspeople engaged in making artisanal products, nurturing a 180+ year tradition of creativity and innovation.

At Hermès, our actions for sustainable development and corporate social responsibility are founded in values passed down by generations of humble artisans who have shaped the story of our house and the integrity of our objects. The roots of Hermès’ success and longevity lie in a sense of responsibility; a quest for authenticity and respect for time and preservation of natural resources. All at Hermès wish to leave a positive footprint on the world, a mission that’s at the heart of our commitment to progress. This narrative can be experienced in a series of shorts films “Footsteps Across the World” available on our website. Link here.

Our Commitment:

Family is at the heart of Hermès. At Hermès of Paris, we are committed to being a Maison for All, a home where we make efforts to generate, support and advance the values of diversity, inclusion and family both within our own walls and in the wider world. At Hermès of Paris we look to create a diverse workforce of talented and unique individuals with different backgrounds, skillsets and worldviews that will enrich our Hermès of Paris family. We support our individual team members personal and professional success through a culture that values equality, individuality and fairness and through an environment where individuals can thrive and feel comfortable being their authentic selves. Beyond the walls of our Maison, we advance our DIF values through the work that we do in partnership with our community and non-profit partners.

At Hermès of Paris, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. It is the policy of Hermès of Paris, Inc. that applicants for employment are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to positions being filled and potential for promotion or transfer which may be expected to develop. Applicants are recruited, selected and hired without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. In addition, personnel procedures and practices with regard to training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, lay off or termination are to be administered with due regard to job performance, experience and qualifications, but without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hermès of Paris, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.

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"Créateur, artisan et marchand d’objets de haute qualité, Hermès est, depuis 1837, une maison française, familiale et indépendante qui emploie près de 25 185 collaborateurs dans le monde. Animé par un esprit d’entreprendre continu et une exigence constante, Hermès cultive la liberté et l’autonomie de chacun grâce à un management responsable. L’entreprise perpétue la transmission de savoir-faire d’exception par un ancrage territorial fort dans le respect des hommes et de la nature – source de matières d’exception. Seize métiers artisanaux irriguent la créativité de la maison dont les collections rayonnent dans près 300 magasins dans le monde."

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