Chief of Staff Purchasing Director Purchasing Strategy Manager HF

The Chief of Staff acts as the strategic and operational right hand to the Head of Commercial Operations ensuring flawless execution of the commercial and supply strategy.
They will enhance organizational effectiveness drive alignment across teams structure and monitor key strategic initiatives and support the overall performance of Voyage Privés Supply & Commercial organization.
The ultimate goal: accelerate execution strengthen coordination and contribute to securing best-in-market travel products and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities & Expected Outcomes

1. Strategic Planning & Performance Management

• Translate the commercial strategy into clear roadmaps OKRs and actionable workstreams.

• Structure and lead business reviews across Contracting Revenue Management and Product teams.

• Design dashboards and performance reporting to monitor key KPIs (growth margin supplier performance operational efficiency).

2. Cross-Functional Coordination & Execution

• Ensure seamless alignment between Supply Marketing Product Tech and Finance to deliver business priorities.

• Track strategic projects end-to-end (AI in revenue management automation new destination launches etc.).

• Identify interdependencies early anticipate risks and ensure rapid problem-solving to maintain execution speed.

3. Organizational Effectiveness & Process Excellence

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the Supply organization (workflow simplification decision cadence meeting hygiene).

• Standardize best practices across markets and verticals to enhance efficiency and collaboration.

• Contribute to the design and implementation of an operating model aligned with Voyage Privés ambition to be masters of agility.

4. Strategic Support & Advisory to the Head of Commercial Operations

• Prepare strategic briefings analysis and presentations for ExCom and Board-level discussions.

• Act as a trusted advisor providing data-driven insights scenario modeling and strategic recommendations.

• Represent the Head of Commercial Operations in selected meetings or working groups when needed.

5. Leadership & Team Development

• Support the definition of organizational priorities and capability-building plans across Supply and Commercial teams.

• Partner with HR and leadership to strengthen engagement performance and talent development.

Qualifications :

Strategic Thinking & Analytical Rigor

Ability to break down complex problems structure analyses and present actionable recommendations.

Business Acumen

Strong understanding of commercial levers: pricing contracting margin optimization supplier management ideally within online travel or consumer marketplaces.

Consulting & Transformation Experience

Experience in top-tier strategy or operations consulting (McKinsey Bain BCG Oliver Wyman etc.) with exposure to PMO and large-scale transformation.

Operational Excellence

Structured disciplined and able to turn vision into prioritized execution.

Influence & Stakeholder Management

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage align and challenge senior leaders and cross-functional partners.

Communication & Synthesis

Exceptional written and verbal communication; proven ability to craft high-impact executive materials.

Adaptability & Agility

Comfortable in a fast-paced rapidly evolving environment with multiple priorities.

Confidentiality & Trust

High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive topics.

Additional Information :

Our Recruitment Process 

We believe in a fast transparent and human recruitment process. 

Heres what you can expect: 

1. Call with a Talent Acquisition Manager (3045 min): Get to know each other! Well share more about the role the team and our culture.
2. Head of Commercial operations (60 min): Meet your future manager to deep dive into your experience missions and ways of working.
3. Chief People Officer  (60 min): Explore your cultural fit teamwork approach and collaboration style with supply teams. This conversation helps us understand how youll integrate with our culture and work effectively across functions. 
4. CEO Interview (60 min): A final conversation to align on the vision ambition and leadership expectations - and ensure a mutual fit for the journey ahead.

Location : Aix en Provence France 
Start Date : The sooner the better
Contract Type : Full-time / Permanent 

Youll Love Joining Us 

Our HQ in the South of France offers an exceptional environment - natural cultural and digital - on a modern and eco-responsible campus. 

Prefer flexibility  We offer a hybrid model for all other positions with 3 mandatory on-site days per week plus 4 fully remote weeks per year.  

Put meaning back into your work and join a unique ecosystem that connects worlds often far apart: business sports education and social impact through projects like Ecole des XV Provence Rugby VP Green Les Tremplins and Chez Pierre. 

Forget your gym subscription! Access our large on-site fitness center morning noon and night - or challenge your colleagues to a padel match on our private court. 

Live to the rhythm of Voyage Privés signature mix of business and fun: Company Breaks Carnival Annual Convention meetups and talks plus free tickets to every Provence Rugby home match and live music nights at the Dalida Institute. 

And because travel is in our DNA : enjoy up to 20% off our exclusive getaway offers. 

Join us and make your next career move a journey worth taking.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time