Indirect Procurement Manager Jobs

Location: CHANEL – Toronto, Ontario

Reports to: Canada VP Finance and UK Region Head of Indirect Procurement

Contract: Full-time and Permanent

Your role @ Chanel:

As Indirect Procurement Manager, you will provide essential support in setting up of the procurement function and its tools, share best procurement practices and work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their business requirements and how they can be met as part of the global procurement strategy.

This role will be supporting business teams on the management of the procurement process, from strategic sourcing, professional negotiation, contract management, vendor performance, risk assessment, and overall category management. They will be expected to provide reporting and to ensure the relevant documentation is provided to the global and regional Indirect Procurement team.

What impact you can create at Chanel:

• Collaborate with regional and global teams to implement end to end procure to pay policy.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure supplier performance. Conduct regular supplier evaluations, assess their adherence to SLAs, and implement corrective actions when necessary;
• Gain knowledge of supplier markets, supply risk levels, assess supplier capabilities, and help define/improve company's panel of suppliers (local, regional, global);
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for indirect goods and services that align with the organization's objectives and ensure cost effectiveness;
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies related to indirect procurement. Conduct market research, benchmarking, and supplier analysis to identify potential opportunities and risks;
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with indirect procurement activities;
• Support vendor management of key suppliers overseeing relationships between Chanel and suppliers;
• Support financial analysis and professional negotiation of acquisition cost and other commercial terms to ensure optimal reduction of Total Cost of Ownership;
• Improve existing indirect procurement practices, processes, and guidelines as necessary, sensibly combining both best practices and practical business needs;
• Oversee the management of contracts for indirect goods and services, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company policies. Monitor contract performance, resolve issues, and renegotiate contracts as necessary;
• Support the implementation of Procurement performance (risks management, financial productivity, top-line benefits, CSR impact) and regional compliance with IP process handbook;
• Lead sourcing projects of spend categories ensuring collaboration with internal business partners;
• Collaborate with various internal stakeholders such as Finance, Legal, and Operations to ensure alignment of procurement activities with organizational goals. Work closely with department heads to understand their indirect procurement needs and provide strategic guidance;
• Drive cost reduction initiatives by analysing spend data, identifying opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and process improvements;
• Compliance and Ethics: Ensure procurement activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards. Maintain a high level of integrity and promote a culture of transparency, fairness, and ethical conduct in all procurement processes;
• Develop contingency plans and ensure business continuity in the event of supplier disruptions or market fluctuations;

What you will bring to the role:

• Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions;
• CIPS qualification;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and succeed in a dynamic environment with minimal direction and to self-start;
• A minimum of 7 years all-rounded Strategic Indirect Procurement experience;
• Expertise in procurement policy, procedures, and processes;
• In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, strategic sourcing, and contract management.
• Ability to demonstrate business acumen and sensitivity to the changes in the external business, economic and people environment;
• Strong negotiation and communication skills;
• 3-5 years of experience working within a procurement tool (Ariba, AX etc) environment at an advanced level;
• Proven track record of building effective working relationships with business partners and external stakeholders (suppliers);

You are energized by:

• Supporting a global procurement strategy.
• Working for a luxury brand with teams around the globe.

What you would gain from this experience:

• Experience as a key luxury market leader.
• A privately-owned company culture putting people first in every step on the way.
• A global company operating in major regions of the world with opportunities to evolve and grow within the House.

At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL.