Director of Purchasing

Job Description

Who is Club Med?

Club Med, founded in 1950, is the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, offering nearly 70 upscale sun and ski resorts in the most pristine locations all around the world, from North and South America to Europe and Asia. Club Med operates in more than 30 countries and continues to maintain its authentic Club Med spirit with an international staff of more than 23,000 employees from more than 110 different nationalities.

The North America Regional Purchasing Director is based in Miami and reports to the CFO functionally and to the Group CPO hierarchically.

Missions

The Director of Purchasing main missions are to plan and manage the activities of the purchasing and logistic department for North America Business Unit for offices and resorts :

Strategy :

• Define, communicate, and execute Club Med’s procurement strategy both for Club Med resorts & offices (purchasing and logistic)
• Lead regular tenders or consultations and sourcing actions to be able to :
• Challenge and improve the local purchasing policy and procurement framework
• Review purchasing and logistics processes to streamline the organization of the department and the collaboration with stakeholders.
• Ensure the respect of worldwide Club Med guidelines and Purchasing processes in the zone.
• Provide the whole Club Med with potential performing and compliant suppliers from the area (sourcing actions for the Group; international proactive cooperation within Purchasing department needed)
• Assess the logistics model in the zone and adapt it to changing environments and stakes.

Engagement

Management

Monitoring / internal control

Background and professional skills

Personal skills

Languages

Computer skills