Bespoke & MTO Sourcing Manager

Design, Plan, Develop/Made to Measure/ Bespoke At Ermenegildo Zegna the talents and passion of our people are the pillars of our success. Which is why we’re looking for a Bespoke & MTO Sourcing Manager in Milan to contribute to our proud legacy and help shape our vibrant future.

WHAT MAKES YOU, MAKES ZEGNA The legacy of Zegna would not exist if it weren’t for the unique skills of every person on our team; the makers, masters, designers and doers. Everyone contributes.

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB In collaboration with the Bespoke & MTO Operations Director and in consistency with the quality standards defined by the company's Top Management, you ensure support in identifying and managing suppliers of highly sophisticated processing techniques and/or finished products.

WHAT MAKES UP YOUR DAY Step into a hands-on, minds-on work environment where every challenge and opportunity helps you realize your full potential.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL BE IN CHARGE OF: • Research, evaluate and validate finished product suppliers ensuring production expertise, timelines, and required quality levels are met; • In collaboration with the Bespoke & MTO Operations Director, negotiate final prices directly with identified suppliers to ensure the profit margins defined by Top Management; • Supervise and coordinate the entire external production cycle, liaising with colleagues of the Back Office function on production progress and delivery timelines of the finished garment: to be responsible for the entire product lifecycle, from development to warehouse delivery; • Ensure transparent supplier management in line with the Zegna ethical code and current regulations; • To be responsible for managing the relationship with suppliers and ensuring compliance with commitments undertaken by suppliers; • Draft contracts in collaboration with Legal and Procurement offices, ensuring their proper implementation with suppliers; • Ensure constant updates to internal and external functions within the Bespoke & MTO area regarding deliveries progress and suppliers performances; • interface with IT and Finance functions for the proper implementation of operational methodologies related to the document management of suppliers; • Ensure, in collaboration with relevant company functions, that selected suppliers adhere to the Zegna Group Ethical Code and current regulations concerning health, safety, and labor, conducting all required checks during the supplier acquisition process.

WHAT MAKES YOU, MAKES OUR TEAM When you join Zegna, you join a team, working together to shape the future of our company. For this role, we’re looking for someone with:

Solid understanding of the business context, proven experience in companies operating in the ultra-luxury fashion sector; Knowledge of product development phase, precious raw materials (vicuna, alligator, cashmere), manufacturing processes, and treatments, specifically related to luxury clothing and accessories for all product types (casualwear, knitwear, outerwear); Business context analysis and corporate strategy implementation skills; Business integrity and alignment with corporate values; Strong decision-making abilities; Complex negotiation techniques; High stress management capabilities; Years of experience in a similar role (ultra-luxury craftsmanship context) within companies in the clothing industry. WHAT MAKES YOU, MAKES OUR LEGACY Ermenegildo Zegna Group is founded on a proud history of craftsmanship and quality dating back to 1910, with a vision to ethically create the world’s finest textiles. Zegna has since expanded to ready-to-wear, becoming one of Italy’s most successful family companies and a global luxury lifestyle brand. Through our vertically-integrated, sheep to shop approach, we strive to create exceptional products without compromising on quality of life for future generations. With over 500 stores and 6,500 employees worldwide, our success is inspired by our founder’s pioneering spirit and shaped by the expertise and integrity of every individual at Zegna. Retail is more than just the act of selling products. Our Sales Channels & Retail teams bring our customers into our global community, sharing with them our creativity and craft, as well as our story and the journey of each item. These relationships are nurtured by our in-store teams and fostered by our headquarters and regional offices, who, together, are responsible for the definition, implementation, and execution of our retail strategy. It is collaboration, one of shared passion and tenacity, which ensures a level of excellence and a consistent client experience whether visiting our stores in Milan or Beijing. Production & Services Production & Services Production & Services

Our Production & Services teams, which includes Technical Design, Production, and Operations, bring the artistry of our garments to life. These passionate and skilled individuals are responsible for the entire manufacturing and delivery process: from the sourcing of superior raw materials, to the careful construction of each piece, to how they are delivered to our customers.

These teams are divided into two areas: textiles and apparel.

Since 1910, we have been guided by the vision of our founder, Eremengildo Zegna, to create the world's most beatutiful fabrics. Today, our textile teams continue this tradition, creating fabrics and accessory collections through a considered combination of craftmanship and innovation.

Our apparel production units and teams that create our ready to wear, made to measure, knitwear, and leather goods, produce garments according to our high quality standards and innovative processes and techniques.

Thanks to our from sheep to shop, vertically-integrated approch the combined effort of each team ensures that the exceptional quality and vision we’ve become known for is present at every step along the way. Marketing & Customer Experience Marketing & Customer Experience Marketing & Customer Experience

We tell our stories through more than just garments. Our Marketing & Customer Experience teams ensure that our journey is reflected in every touchpoint, from our campaigns and social media posts to how we delight customers in-store and online. We strive to create an inspiring and unique connection with each client, a true luxury experience that speaks authentically to our proud history and vibrant future.

Most of these teams are based at our our global headquarters in Milan. The CRM and Content Brand Marketing teams, however, are present globally. Those at our headquarters define Zegna’s brand image and overarching strategy, while those in the regions collect market insight and adapt the central strategy to meet the needs and cultures of local markets. Manage & Support Manage & Support Manage & Support

Our Manage & Support teams ensure that everything runs smoothly. They ensure that people and processes are all heading in the right direction, that complex challenges are overcome, and that all our teams contribute to the growth and evolution of our company. In addition to supporting our staff, our Human Resources, Finance, Legal, and IT teams also take strategic decisions about how we operate as a business today, and where our business will be tomorrow. They are present at our headquarters in Milan as well as in the regions. Design, Plan, Develop Design, Plan, Develop

Artistic talent and creative expression are key to our collections. So is craftsmanship, as we constantly tailor our traditions to reflect the evolving needs of our customers. These characteristics all can be found in our teams that Design, Plan, and Develop the garments for our collections.

The majority of these teams are based at our offices in Italy and Switzerland. Our Made to Measure ambassadors, however, can be found around the globe, due to the personal nature of this service. Whether based in Milan or our New York store, these teams work together so that our brand speaks with a single creative voice. They also collaborate to guarantee our products possess the excellence, innovation, and attention to detail our customers expect. Related Positions Contribute to our proud legacy, and shape our vibrant future, as what makes you, makes Zegna. Related Positions Contribute to our proud legacy, and shape our vibrant future, as what makes you, makes Zegna. VIEW OPEN POSITIONS

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