FRANCIS LAZARZ

Francis Lazarz is the Global Head of Indirect Procurement at CHANEL, a position he has held for several years.234 Here are some key details about his background and career:

Education and Early Career

Francis Lazarz was trained as an engineer, receiving an Engineer's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation. He began his professional career at Cap Gemini Consulting, where he worked for 5 years before joining CHANEL in 1996.1

Career at CHANEL

Lazarz has been with CHANEL for over 25 years, having joined the company in 1996.1 During his tenure, he has risen to the position of Global Head of Indirect Procurement, a role in which he has made significant contributions to the company's procurement strategies and operations.

Professional Expertise

In his role at CHANEL, Lazarz has been involved in:

1. Structuring Source-to-Contract (S2C) processes and managing supplier risk to serve the business needs of CHANEL.5
2. Implementing spend management strategies to optimize the company's procurement operations.34
3. Sharing insights on how CHANEL makes their spend matter, often speaking at industry events and summits.34

Francis Lazarz is recognized as a thought leader in the procurement field, frequently participating in executive summits and sharing CHANEL's procurement strategies with industry peers.34