KERING Leather Goods Direct Procurement Manager

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