O Process & Compliance
- Manage and reinforce country Procurement policies and guidelines in compliance with Brand group standard
- Improve and refine procurement policy and procedures and monitor the effectiveness
- Work closely with Finance and Internal Control & System departments to ensure Request-to-Pay processes compliance with corporate guidelines as well as legal and regulatory requirements
- Maintain and manage Procurement dashboards / KPI’s to drive performance in terms of process compliance, delegation of authority, supplier qualification, etc.
- Educate stakeholders on proper procurement process by organizing training and communication to brand and department requestors
 
O Strategic Sourcing
- Work with stakeholders and budget owners to establish procurement strategy on major categories including but not limited to retail store fit-out & renovation, advertising & promotion (e.g. events, PR, promotional items, visual merchandizing etc.) and general expenses (e.g. IT, logistics, office supplies, printing, etc.)
- Review and optimize sourcing strategies, participating in supplier selection and review processes
- Identify opportunities to drive efficiency, synergy and savings within local and regional operations
- Lead major sourcing projects from RFP/tender to delivery
- Maximize business benefits by consolidating purchasing power to drive cost savings
- Support global and regional Procurement initiatives and lead implementation on local market level.
 
O Supplier Relationship Management
- Ensure qualification and conflict-free supplier relationships in line with Brand group guidelines including Supplier Code of Conduct, factory audit, etc.
- Manage relationship with major local and global suppliers to drive long term and sustainable partnership at group level
- Continuously optimize supplier panel by regular review of performance and feedback from stakeholders
- Manages day-to-day business relationships with major local suppliers; evaluate and improve vendor performance
 
O Management Reporting
- Represent Procurement function and present in management meetings
- Provide key measurement statistics, analysis, and report on procurement activities to brand MDs and function heads
- Regular update and communicate with local and regional senior management team on procurement initiatives
 
O Team Management
- Lead and coach a small team (1 staff) and develop the function
- Define job scope, KPIs and objectives with the staff and perform regular review and annual appraisal for continuous people development

- Minimum 12 years of relevant experience, preferably in Indirect Procurement. 
- Proven experience in Indirect Procurement, with the ability to partner closely with multiple business functions and luxury brands. 
- Capability to establish procurement processes and lead procurement operations in a newly created role supporting the continued growth of the Korea business. 
- Hands-on experience supporting business projects such as boutique openings, boutique renovations, and marketing events. 
- Demonstrated track record of delivering cost savings and driving operational excellence through procurement initiatives. 
- A hands-on leader who is capable of both developing procurement strategies and executing them effectively. 
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Brand, Finance, Marketing, Retail, and other cross-functional teams. 
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, with proven experience working closely with global headquarters and international stakeholders