Virginie F.

Sourcing Director @ Kendo Brands, Inc.

About

I am a strategic sourcing and procurement leader with global experience driving margin expansion, supplier governance, and resilient supply chains across the luxury beauty sector. At LVMH (Kendo Brands), I lead enterprise sourcing initiatives across a multi-brand portfolio, managing $170M+ in spend and delivering measurable impact through cost transformation, risk mitigation, and operational excellence. My work sits at the intersection of procurement, finance, and sustainability. I structure high-value commercial agreements, strengthen supplier performance and compliance frameworks, and embed responsible sourcing practices into core business strategy. From margin optimization to ESG integration, I focus on translating sourcing strategy into tangible enterprise value. Known for cross-functional leadership and a data-driven mindset, I align stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Product Development, and Operations to drive performance at scale. I build high-performing teams, implement governance systems, and lead complex initiatives that enhance both financial outcomes and long-term supply chain resilience. I turn sourcing strategy into a lever for margin expansion, risk control, and sustainable value creation.

Country

United States

City

San Francisco

Industry

Cosmetics

Skill

Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Strategy, Supplier Governance & Performance Management, Cost Transformation (TCO, VAVE, Margin Optimization), Supply Chain Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Category Management, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Procurement Performance Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, Margin Optimization & COGS Strategy, Data-driven Decision Making, Change Management, Sustainable Procurement / ESG Integration, Global Supply Chain Risk Management, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leadership, Contract Negotiation & Commercial Strategy, Procurement Performance & KPI Governance, Cross-Functional Executive Leadership, Change Management & Operating Model Transformation

Experience

Sourcing Director

Kendo Brands, Inc.

2022-3 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

San Francisco, California, United States

Lead enterprise sourcing strategy & category management across a multi-brands portfolio, overseeing $170M+ in spend and driving procurement transformation at scale. Responsible for supplier governance, contract strategy, cost transformation, and integration of sustainability and compliance standards. Partner with executive stakeholders across Finance, Legal, Product Development and Operations to align sourcing strategy with financial performance, risk mitigation, and long-term business objectives.

Senior Sourcing Manager

Kendo Brands, Inc.

2020-2 - 2022-3 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Led sourcing strategy for three brands, optimizing COGS, retail margins, and production capacity across new product launches. Designed and implemented the company’s first cross-functional sourcing strategy in partnership with Product Development and Packaging, improving spend efficiency, operational alignment, and scalability.

Sourcing Manager, Fenty Beauty | Bite Beauty | Lip Lab by Bite

Kendo Brands, Inc.

2017-3 - 2020-2 · 3 yrs

San Francisco, California

Managed sourcing operations and a $70M spend portfolio across multiple product launches, driving cost avoidance, margin visibility, and supplier performance. Built foundational financial and reporting tools in collaboration with Finance, while developing sourcing talent and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across cost engineering and product development.

Associate Purchasing Manager

Benefit Cosmetics

2015-8 - 2017-3 · 1 yr 8 mos

San Francisco, California

Supported sourcing and procurement activities across core and new product lines, contributing to cost optimization, supplier negotiations, and operational execution. Developed analytical tools and KPI dashboards to improve reporting efficiency and visibility, while consistently exceeding cost savings targets and strengthening foundational procurement capabilities.