Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met. We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses.

We offer
our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms. Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? As Senior Buyer you will: Strongly support the team on Direct Sourcing perimeter in 1) enabling rapid and reliable development of prototypes and 2) drive Cost reduction projects on series machinery, ensuring compliance with best practices, IP protection and requested standards of service, quality and sustainability. Develop proper global contracts related to common suppliers for Wet Coating COE perimeter (Italy and China) On mechanical parts, boost benchmarking with China perimeter to implement an overall optimized and reliable second sources allocation between the two sites Act as the main sourcing reference for Settimo Milanese stakeholders, providing targeted intervention when added value or critical escalation is required. Drive suppliers management in order to secure key technologies through proper contracts management and fostering suppliers innovation while optimizing overall supplier base Supply Chain, R&D, Manufacturing, Controlling, Sourcing and Quality Manage Negotiations and launch regional RFI / RFP / RFQ across the category, following a TCO approach Suppliers management on consolidated suppliers & new supplier scouting Sourcing risk evaluation and monitoring Promote/support second source projects Manage sourcing issues resolution / resolve suppliers conflicts / manage escalations (e.g. pricing/service/compliance) Prepare sourcing reports and presentations for stakeholders/management Develop and manage contracts (both with local suppliers and global suppliers used also by China when applicable) Strong knowledge of sourcing/purchasing practices and procedures, contract management Wide experience in managing RfQ, RfP, negotiations, contracts, etc Experience in global organizations, dealing also with international suppliers and stakeholders Master Level Degree (preference: Previous experience in Industrial Equipment manufacturing / White goods / Mechanics Fluent in Italian and English Supplementary Pension Plan Access to the EssilorLuxottica Corporate Welfare Catalog Meal Vouchers as per company guidelines Exclusive employee discounts on company products Company-provided laptop and mobile phone Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.