Assistant Buyer - Metal Materials

Overview

Hermès, renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and timeless luxury, is a prestigious brand within the fashion industry. As part of the Hermès Group, the company is committed to maintaining its heritage of quality and innovation. Hermès offers a dynamic work environment where creativity and excellence are highly valued.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage daily supplier relationships, including database management of references, prices, capacities, and market shares.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and general negotiations.
• Conduct medium-term analyses to propose continuous improvement actions, such as price database exploitation for target costing and managing invoice dispute progress plans.
• Ensure compliance with 'made in' processes, customs attestations, and continuous improvement of associated flows.
• Update the Helios portal and contribute to the deployment of a unified supplier portal.
• Participate in projects such as mapping of supply chains, subcontractors, and associated investment strategies.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives, including the 'zero single-use plastic by 2030' project and energy consumption reduction with suppliers and the CSR team.
• Facilitate the creation of dedicated training pieces for Hermès Savoir-Faire schools and improve SAV parts availability processes.
• Support the supplier tooling project.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an engineering or business school.
• Strong interest in project management, teamwork, and service orientation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; knowledge of Power BI is a significant advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for interaction with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Experience

Beginners accepted; no prior experience required.

Education

Currently enrolled in an engineering or business school.

Culture

Hermès fosters a culture of ethical responsibility, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging employees to join a human adventure. The brand values teamwork and service excellence, creating a supportive and innovative work environment.