Christian Dior Leather Purchasing Manager

16 ore fa

venezia, veneto, Italia Christian Dior Couture Tempo pieno
Posizione
  • Lead the purchasing strategy for a specific material category (leathers and fabrics, metallic accessories, other products), ensuring optimal contractual conditions and supplier base solidity.
  • Ensure proper supplier capacity management, preventing risks of overloading or under-utilization.
  • Align suppliers with the brand's quality, sustainability, and innovation objectives.
  • In collaboration with the Compliance team, assure suppliers compliance and performance through regular audits.
Responsabilità del lavoro
  • Define and implement sourcing strategy for the assigned category.
  • Negotiate framework contracts, prices, and commercial conditions with suppliers.
  • Assess and monitor supplier production and quality capabilities.
  • Identify and develop new sourcing opportunities aligned with brand requirements.
  • Collaborate with Product Development, Planning, Compliance and Quality teams to ensure alignment with objectives.
  • Analyze market trends and supply chain risks.
  • Prepare and conduct supplier performance reviews in collaboration with the Procurement Manager and other departments.
  • Ensure the purchasing of materials for new collections.
Profilo
  • Degree in Economics, Management Engineering, or related fields.
  • 5+ years of experience in Strategic Purchasing, ideally in fashion/luxury.
  • Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Knowledge of market dynamics related to the assigned category.
  • Strong command of Excel and Power BI (or equivalent tools).
  • English level B2 minimum; French knowledge is considered a plus.
Informazioni aggiuntive per i candidati
  • Strategic vision and long-term orientation.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and networking abilities.
  • Sensitivity to sustainability and innovation.
  • Gross annual salary of at least €55,000