Internship - Supplier Performance

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About the role

1. Purpose (why does the job exist within the organization?)
* The Supplier Performance Assistant reports directly to the Head of Sourcing Performance and works closely with the Supplier Performance Manager
* The Supplier Performance Assistant will contribute to optimizing supplier relationships and fostering collaboration between the company and its key suppliers. He / She will act as a bridge between Lacoste's internal teams and the Suppliers.

2. Main activities:
Vendor Management:
* Assist the supplier Performance manager in the implementation of the Supplier performance Scorecard throughout all fives Suppliers tiers to be delivered on-time, within scope and meet objectives.
* Provide support in monitoring supplier performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) and other relevant metrics.
* Support the supplier performance manager to lay out better the current scorecard processes
* Analyse suppliers' data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
* Analyse Suppliers' performance evolution and consolidate corrective Action Plans with operational teams.

Other duties:
* The Project Manager may also be required to perform some ad-hoc tasks:
* Enhance Suppliers' relationship management via the organisation of events such as the Supplier Conference and Suppliers satisfaction surveys.
* Support on definition and implementation of sourcing processes
* Support on Contracts and legal documentation managementConduct research on market trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in supplier relationship management.

Profile

Internal/external background:
* Bachelor or master's in business fields (Minimum level of education required: Licence 3 / Master 1)
* Knowledge of the fashion industry is a plus
Business skills:
* Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and draw meaningful conclusions.
* Strong organizational and prioritization of tasks/projects
* Autonomy and responsibility
* Global and strategic vision
* Able to navigate multicultural and cross-functional settings with ease
* Have strong communication skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Interpersonal skills:
Ambassador of 4 Company values: Collaborative, Accountable, Caring, Audacious
* Team player in times both successful and challenging
* Autonomous with strong work ethic
* Flexibility
* Effective communicator
* Decision-making and problem-solving abilities
* Innovative spirit
Embody brand values: Joie de vivre, Authenticity, Elegance
* Positive attitude
* Tact and diplomacy
Specific requirements:
* Fluency in English is a must
* Fluency in French is a strong advantage
* Knowledge of Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese), and Spanish may be a plus
* Position location: Paris

Equal opportunities

At Lacoste, we are committed to making equal opportunities a reality. Inherited from our unique vision of fashion-sport, equal opportunities move us forward and our recruitment methods follow this commitment by focusing on skills and embracing all types of talents. We commit to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where elegance goes beyond style and where each of us is given the chance to fulfill our greatest potential