Shoes Raw Material Purchaser

**Position**:
About us

Created in Spain in 1846, LOEWE approaches 175 years as one of the world’s major luxury houses. Since 2013, under LOEWE’s creative director, Jonathan Anderson, the brand has started a new chapter, presenting itself to the world as a house focused on craft and culture; evidenced through an intellectual yet playful approach to fashion, bold and vibrant Spanish lifestyle, and unmatched expertise with leather.

LOEWE has a rich legacy of craftsmanship dating back to its beginnings as a collective workshop and has long valued artisanal techniques in its approach to design and manufacture. These core values are reflected in the brand’s belief in the importance of craft in today’s culture, its modern interpretations of historical artistic achievements and its commitment to supporting contemporary art, craft and culture around the world.

The position

This position is based in Italy, and this person will coordinate the purchasing and sourcing of components and raw materials from suppliers with the footwear manufacturers, as well as manage the quality and compliance with Loewe specifications and international regulations.

Job Mission & Key Functions
- Development phase_

Working closely with the sourcing team to ensure referencing compliance, quality conformity, MOQ, prices,

Manage pre-buy and risk purchase based on the merch request
- Production phase_

Pilot & Consolidate the need and priorities of delivery by vendor

Challenge the RM suppliers to support our vendors to ensure that materials are made available on time,

Deal the RM litigation with the suppliers,

Carry out post-purchase session balances (residual stocks) and end-of-season balances,
- Analytics missions_

RM Supplier performance

Production launches efficiency

Safety stock strateg_y_

**Profile**:
Number of years of experience, in same position: 3 years as minimum in leather & components purchasing, ideally in the shoe sector

University / Engineering degree

Languages required: English & Italian are mandatory

Computer skills: master PLM / ERP and Excel tool with a real sense of analysis

If you believe this role is made for you, do not hesitate to share your resume with us