Buyer Professional Services

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About the role

The Procurement department at PVH Europe is structured according to the principle of category management. This position is for a Buyer Professional Services. It includes traditional Human Resources procurement, such as Relocation, Travel, Car Fleet and other HR Services (Learning, Recruitment agencies). It also covers external workforce and strategic consultancy services for all departments including management. It also includes some Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) projects.

The Buyer is expected to maintain a wide variety of relationships with all category relevant internal stakeholders, next to all external vendor relationships. The candidate needs to have an entrepreneurial mindset, is expected to independently develop and to promote proper procurement processes across the business. Within the Central Procurement department they will also align with buyers responsible for other categories (e.g. Omnichannel, Supply Chain, Technology and Marketing etc.) share knowledge and mentor the Procurement Coordinators in the team, involving them in projects and sharing best practices. Additional cross-functional projects with departments such as Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Facilities and Retail will occur.  Overall, the candidate is to have excellent communication, diplomacy, negotiation and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Working cross functionally with multiple departments and independently develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders
• Become subject matter expert and setup, lead and execute RFx projects for the Professional Services category
• Analyse and negotiate prices/costs for (new) services
• Align with the Legal department to ensure contractual agreements are in place for all vendors
• Develop and review KPIs and SLAs for key vendors
• Perform market analysis in search of new vendors and innovative solutions
• Support the category Procurement Manager with financial reporting
• Establish and maintain regular communication with all suppliers on quality, delivery and price levels
• Prepare business cases, Execute vendor performance ratings and implement Business Reviews

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PVH is one of the most admired fashion and lifestyle companies in the world. We power brands that drive fashion forward – for good. Our brand portfolio includes the iconic CALVIN KLEIN, TOMMY HILFIGER, Van Heusen, IZOD, ARROW, Warner’s, Olga and Geoffrey Beene brands, as well as the digital-centric True&Co. intimates brand. We market a variety of goods under these and other nationally and internationally known owned and licensed brands. PVH has over 40,000 associates operating in over 40 countries and $9.9 billion in annual revenues. That's the Power of Us. That’s the Power of PVH. 
 

The Procurement department at PVH Europe focuses on all indirect (non-merchandise) purchases and functions as an internal consultant for the rest of the organization. The team drives strategic sourcing processes that allows the business to ensure sustainable sourcing in a standardized environment with a compliant, managed supply chain. One of the department’s objectives is to provide detailed information on the operational spend and identifies where savings can be made. The Procurement department has strong collaboration with every aspect of the business and advises on new possibilities. Additionally, there is a strong focus on enabling our vendors to help implement our company’s sustainability targets.
 

The Ideal candidate

To be successful in this role, excellent stakeholder management skills are key. The pace within the company is high and projects and priorities move quickly. The Procurement team operates as a business partner and needs to anticipate business requirements. Our ideal candidate therefore has very strong communication & interpersonal skills, can be persuasive when needed and thrives in a hectic and ever-changing environment.

Besides these personal skills, we will be looking for:

• Bachelor degree in area of business, finance or supply chain management. An additional Procurement qualification (CIPS/NEVI) is preferred
• Minimum 4 years of relevant Procurement experience of which 2 as a Buyer for indirect spend
• Experience with procurement processes, systems and strategies and working knowledge of contract management and value engineering principles
• Team player, open-minded and international mindset, able to adopt the company culture and to build relationships with colleagues & suppliers spread over Europe
• Excellent written and spoken language skills in English and ability to work in a multi-cultural & multi-lingual environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and contract negotiation skills
• Excellent organization and project management skills especially planning, budget and time management
• High standards of sustainability

What you can expect from us

• A beautiful state-of-the-art Campus, complete with our very own People's Place Gym and People's Place Cafés
• A company culture that fosters development, offering training and learning opportunities through our very own PVH University
• An international environment which respects diversity, equality, and individuality
• A smart work program that empowers our associates to work at their preferred location within a flexible schedule
• A chance to unwind with weekly social activities

COVID-19 and Working at PVH

As we continue to navigate the impact of COVID-19 and look ahead to shaping our new ways of working, the health, safety and well-being of our associates remains our #1 priority. This means all of our teams, including HR, work a bit differently*. Our Recruiting process is conducted remotely, primarily via phone and video calls. New hires will be welcomed through an adapted, at-home onboarding program.  Equipment will be delivered safely to your front doors.

We will continue to work this way until September 2021, and are looking to shape a more hybrid work-from-home / office model in the coming months.

Should your application be successful, our Talent Acquisition Team will outline the recruitment process and Covid Work policies in your initial call.

*Please note that should you be applying for a role at our PVH Studios, or in our distribution facilities, the hybrid model already applies.

 
PVH Europe and our brands, TOMMY HILFIGER and CALVIN KLEIN, are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. We believe we are bettered by all forms of diversity, and take pride in working with top talent from every walk of life and corner of the world. In the spirit of inclusivity, qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. 

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