VIE - Procurement Associate (F/M)

The TeamThe Finance team is responsible for protecting the Company’s financial assets, mitigating financial risks and reporting the financial position of the company to business stakeholders. The department is comprised of the following pillars: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Accounting, Treasury, Inventory Control, Internal Control, Asset Protection and Procurement.The OpportunityHermès of Paris seeks a motivated and versatile Procurement Associate (VIE) to join our New York team. Reporting to the Procurement Director, you will support procurement activities across diverse categories, gaining exposure to strategic sourcing, supplier engagement, and contract management in a dynamic, international environment. This VIE assignment offers a unique opportunity to develop procurement expertise within a luxury retail context, while contributing to Hermès’ operational excellence and sustainability initiatives.Your MissionsAssist in building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholdersSupport the development and implementation of category strategies through data analysis and market researchContribute to supplier database management and market intelligence gatheringParticipate in RFI, RFQ, and RFP processesAssist in supplier evaluation, negotiation preparation, and contract follow-upMonitor supplier performance and support corrective action plansContribute to annual supplier risk analysis campaignsPromote Hermès’ sustainability initiatives within assigned categoriesAbout YouMaster’s degree (or equivalent) in Procurement, Finance, Business, or related disciplineFirst professional experience or internships in Procurement, ideally within Luxury, Retail, or Hospitality industriesStrong analytical skills, curiosity, and ability to learn quicklyExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsEntrepreneurial spirit, proactive mindset, and ability to work in a multicultural environment"Créateur, artisan et marchand d’objets de haute qualité, Hermès est, depuis 1837, une maison française, familiale et indépendante qui emploie près de 25 185 collaborateurs dans le monde. Animé par un esprit d’entreprendre continu et une exigence constante, Hermès cultive la liberté et l’autonomie de chacun grâce à un management responsable. L’entreprise perpétue la transmission de savoir-faire d’exception par un ancrage territorial fort dans le respect des hommes et de la nature – source de matières d’exception. Seize métiers artisanaux irriguent la créativité de la maison dont les collections rayonnent dans près 300 magasins dans le monde."