KERING Leather Goods Direct Procurement Manager

3 giorni fa

padova, Italia Kering Tempo pieno
Overview

As Direct Procurement Manager, you will shape the Leather Goods category's supplier strategy within the Platform, collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional teams. You will translate platform guidelines into concrete procurement decisions, lead supplier negotiations, and oversee a small team. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution to drive supplier performance and portfolio evolution. This is an opportunity to influence global luxury supply chains in a transforming organization.

Retribuzione / Benefits
  • Indicative starting compensation: 50 000
  • Annual bonus opportunity linked to objectives
  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives
  • Mobility or relocation support unknown
  • Full-time contract
Responsabilità
  • Drive supplier strategy and processes across the Category Platform based on leadership guidelines
  • Coordinate preferred supplier selection for Leather Goods category
  • Oversee supplier rationalization strategies within the Platform
  • Scout new potential suppliers in coordination with Brands and identify sourcing opportunities
  • Define best practices for Negotiation and Supplier Management and ensure adoption within the Category
  • Provide inputs on supplier portfolio evolution and category trends
  • Coordinate Analyst/Planner resources, ensuring data quality and timely analyses
  • Ensure alignment with other Category Platforms and the Direct Procurement Platform on supplier decisions
  • Participate in Category Platform negotiations with Suppliers alongside Brand experts
  • Monitor supplier performance on KPIs and drive corrective actions with Brands and Excellence function
  • Support continuous improvement in procurement processes and shared tools across Platforms
Requisiti fondamentali
  • Strong leadership capabilities to define and execute strategies and manage multiple stakeholders
  • Familiarity with Leather Goods, Shoes, RTW, metal hardware, tanneries
  • Ability to operate in a matrix organization with both functional and hierarchical reporting
  • Excellent communication skills for senior stakeholders (C-level)
  • 12-15 years of experience in direct procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain in luxury fashion or manufacturing
  • Leadership experience with mentoring junior team members
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with procurement tools is a plus
  • Fluent in Italian and English; French is a plus
  • leadership
  • strategic thinking
  • strong communication
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • procurement or supply chain tools