<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> <p><strong>Company Description</strong></p><p>Lalique Beauty SA is a niche player in the creation, development, marketing, and worldwide distribution of high-end beauty products, including premium perfumes and sun care. As a subsidiary of Lalique Group SA, the company is part of a broader luxury goods portfolio that includes the renowned French crystal manufacturer Lalique SA. Lalique Beauty manages an international brand portfolio featuring Lalique, Bentley, Jaguar, Brioni, Samouraï, Grès, and Ultrasun. The company combines strong heritage brands with modern product innovation to reach discerning consumers globally. Team members join an environment that values creativity, quality, and long-term brand building.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Role Description</strong></p><p><span>The Product Development &amp; Procurement Manager is responsible for leading both packaging development and strategic procurement activities for fragrance and beauty products. The role ensures excellence in packaging execution, industrial feasibility, supply continuity, supplier performance, cost competitiveness and successful product launches aligned with brand strategy and financial objectives. The position acts as a key transversal interface between Marketing, Operations, Finance, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing sites and external suppliers worldwide.</span></p><p> </p><p> <span>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</span></p><p><span>• </span><strong>1. Product &amp; Packaging Development</strong></p><ul><li><span>Lead the development of: </span></li><li><span>Primary packaging, </span></li><li><span>Secondary packaging</span></li><li><span>accessories, </span></li><li><span>gift sets, </span></li><li><span>POS materials. </span></li><li><span>Translate marketing briefs into technically and industrially feasible solutions while ensuring the best cost/performance ratio. </span></li><li><span>Coordinate development activities with suppliers and internal stakeholders. </span></li><li><span>Manage new products from development phase through to mass production, including : </span></li><li><span>creation of new article numbers, </span></li><li><span>purchase orders, </span></li><li><span>order confirmations, </span></li><li><span>documentation and filing. </span></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>2. Technical Validation &amp; Industrialization</strong></p><ul><li><span>Supervise: </span></li><li><span>technical drawings, </span></li><li><span>prototypes, </span></li><li><span>samples, </span></li><li><span>Artworks,</span></li><li><span>BAT approvals, </span></li><li><span>pre-series, </span></li><li><span>line trials, </span></li><li><span>industrial qualifications. </span></li><li><span>Validate industrial feasibility and packaging compatibility. </span></li><li><span>Coordinate technical issue resolution during development and production phases. </span></li><li><span>Monitor and ensure compliance with the agreed timeline throughout the entire development process</span></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><strong>3. Strategic Procurement &amp; Supplier Management</strong></p><ul><li><span>Define sourcing strategies for packaging and industrial categories. </span></li><li><span>Lead supplier selection, negotiation and performance management. </span></li><li><span>Negotiate: </span></li><li><span>pricing, </span></li><li><span>MOQ, </span></li><li><span>lead times, </span></li><li><span>contracts, </span></li><li><span>tooling investments, </span></li><li><span>logistics conditions. </span></li><li><span>Ensure supply continuity and anticipate supply chain risks. </span></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><strong>4. Production Planning, Cost Control &amp; Financial Management</strong></p><ul><li><span>Production planning based on provided forecast data. </span></li><li><span>Bill of Material (BOM) creation and management including master data maintenance. </span></li><li><span>Preparation of price requests and autonomous management of purchase orders for assigned product categories. </span></li><li><span>Monitor and maintain inventory levels, order tracking, and control/documentation of goods receipts. </span></li><li><span>Participate in inventories in close collaboration with the warehouse team to ensure inventory accuracy.</span></li><li><span>Drive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining luxury standards. </span></li><li><span>Monitor raw material evolution and supplier pricing impacts. </span></li><li><span>Continuously review prices and commercial conditions to ensure competitive market conditions.</span></li><li><span>Support budget preparation and tooling/Capex follow-up. </span></li><li><span>Contribute to inventory optimization and obsolescence reduction initiatives. </span></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>5. Project Management &amp; Cross-Functional Coordination</strong></p><ul><li><span>Manage multiple development and procurement projects simultaneously. </span></li><li><span>Coordinate with: </span></li><li><span>Marketing, </span></li><li><span>Supply Chain, </span></li><li><span>Manufacturing, </span></li><li><span>Finance, </span></li><li><span>Regulatory, </span></li><li><span>Quality teams. </span></li><li><span>Ensure alignment between launch timing, industrial constraints and business priorities. </span></li><li><span>Escalate risks and implement mitigation plans. </span></li><li><span>Foster close collaboration between Product Development, Sales, Production and suppliers to optimize processes. </span></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>6. Supplier Performance &amp; Quality Management</strong></p><ul><li><span>Monitor supplier KPIs: </span></li><li><span>quality, </span></li><li><span>service level, </span></li><li><span>OTIF, </span></li><li><span>responsiveness, </span></li><li><span>innovation capability. </span></li><li><span>Support resolution of quality and supply issues with suppliers and internal teams. </span></li><li><span>Handle customer claims and complaints, including coordination of returns and replacement deliveries. </span></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>7. Innovation &amp; Market Intelligence</strong></p><ul><li><span>Monitor market trends and packaging innovations. </span></li><li><span>Benchmark luxury competitors and emerging technologies. </span></li><li><span>Propose innovative and sustainable packaging solutions aligned with brand positioning.</span></li></ul><p><br/></p><p> MANAGEMENT &amp; SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES</p><p> • Coordinate cross-functional project teams and supplier activities.</p><p> • Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the department.</p><p> • Contribute to strategic decision-making regarding sourcing, industrialization and product development.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><p> <span>KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS</span></p><p><span>• Strong knowledge of luxury packaging technologies and industrial manufacturing processes.</span></p><p><span> • Understanding of sourcing, procurement and supplier management.</span></p><p><span> • Knowledge of glass, plastics, carton, decoration techniques and packaging industrialization.</span></p><p><span> • Good understanding of supply chain and production constraints.</span></p><p><span> • ERP/SAP knowledge and strong analytical skills.</span></p><p> </p><p> <span>EDUCATION &amp; EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS</span></p><p><span>• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Packaging or related field.</span></p><p><span> • 5–10 years experience in Product Development, Procurement or Packaging within luxury fragrance, cosmetics or premium consumer goods industries.</span></p><p><span> • Experience managing suppliers and cross-functional projects in an international environment.</span></p><p><span> • Fluent English mandatory. French is a strong plus.</span></p> </div>