Purchasing Manager

LVMH; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 720,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

LVMH is seeking an experienced procurement professional for the APAC region to manage indirect procurement, supplier qualification, and tender processes. You will collaborate with buyers across Maisons, lead negotiations, and ensure governance across global and local contracts.

You will integrate ESG risk criteria, monitor supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining strong ties with Legal, Compliance and regional teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 8–10 years of indirect procurement experience.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with buyers and delegated buyers to define requirements and develop specifications.
• Conduct market and risk analyses to identify suppliers.
• Design and manage RFx processes, evaluate proposals, and lead negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with legal regulations and group standards for contracts.
• Manage global and local contracts, renewal planning and performance monitoring.
• Conduct business reviews with strategic suppliers and drive improvements.
• Lead supplier performance evaluations and stakeholder meetings to foster innovation.
• Attend industry events and conduct on-site supplier visits to strengthen relationships.
• Monitor KPIs, take corrective actions, and support supplier development plans.
• Consolidate and communicate supplier performance data across the region.
• Organize cross-functional procurement coordination meetings.
• Maintain internal knowledge platforms and reporting to HQ.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Initiative

Organization

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Engineering/Business Administration/Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

• 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.
• 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)