About the role

Purpose: Responsible for strategic sourcing of multiple categories at a platform level & accountable for achieving seasonal financial cost targets.

 

Mission Description:

Define business plan for each supplier & align with global sourcing directorNegotiate & execute to seasonal costings & savings targets according to financial objectivesManage department budgetGuide & validates supplier strategy at a category & product levelContinuous sourcing exploration to adapt to business & product needs, acquiring Market Intel both on product & suppliersIdentify business risks, communicate & execute risk mitigation planGuide Sourcing managers to execute Lacoste business strategies through S.M.A.R.T KPI’sTrain & develop team members to ensure career evolution & talent retentionEstablish transparent working relationships with studio, product, quality, supply chain teams and suppliers to ensure agile & efficient decision making Create organizational objectives Drive development process improvement opportunities & transformation projectsPrepare & present monthly activity report to top management Profile

Profile & Skillset:

+10 years’ experience in textile & apparel sourcing Fluency in English requiredAbility to work on Excel, PowerPoint & other internal systemsAble to lead a team & drive operational excellenceProblem solving & results orientedStrategic mindset Financial acumenNegotiation skillsAbility to collaborate / influence all levels of stakeholders

Required Qualities:

Embody Lacoste values:-          Play as one team -          Play with elegance-          Play by daring-          Play with tenacityMethodology & work ethicPassionate about product & leading teamsGood communication skillsProactivity & agility

 Travel :

International travel required

Job location:

Paris Lacoste HQ Equal opportunities At Lacoste, we are committed to making equal opportunities a reality. Inherited from our unique vision of fashion-sport, equal opportunities move us forward and our recruitment methods follow this commitment by focusing on skills and embracing all types of talents. We commit to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where elegance goes beyond style and where each of us is given the chance to fulfill our greatest potential.