Procurement Manager
Pubblicato il 29-10-2026 - Lvmh in Milano
Position
Within the Europe team of LVMH Sourcing, the role of Procurement Manager – Indirect Procurement Coordination Italy operates in a key cross-functional environment, acting as the bridge between LVMH Sourcing and all Group Maisons operating in Italy (headquarters, retail, and industrial entities).
Operating with a high level of autonomy within a decentralized structure, the position aims to coordinate indirect procurement activities across all categories, with a particular focus on HR, Energy, General Expenses, Events, and Transport. Within Italy, the role covers a broad perimeter of 25 Maisons and c.50 legal entities , representing approximately €800m of spend across these key indirect categories .
The role is expected not only to ensure coordination and compliance, but also to create measurable value for the Maisons through simplification, speed, risk mitigation, and scale benefits.
Job responsibilities
This strategic role aims to:
- Coordinate and deploy framework agreements: Ensure that all Italian entities have full visibility and adoption of global, European, and national framework agreements in order to maximize value creation, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Drive national sourcing initiatives: Lead sourcing projects in close partnership with LVMH Sourcing Category Managers and Italian entities, balancing cost, service quality, compliance, and speed of execution.
- Deliver tangible value to the Maisons: Simplify and accelerate procurement processes by reducing negotiation lead times and administrative workload, notably on legal and commercial aspects, while providing ready-to-use sourcing solutions (MSA, supplier onboarding in line with LVMH requirements).
- Leverage Group scale and synergies: Capture synergies across Maisons to secure better commercial conditions, optimize total cost of ownership, and generate savings and/or year-end rebates through the Group’s purchasing leverage.
- Animate the LVMH Sourcing Italy communities: Foster collaboration, share best practices, and identify new opportunities for synergies across Maisons.
- Manage and optimize the supplier portfolio: Conduct regular business reviews, monitor supplier performance, and collect feedback through Maison satisfaction surveys.
- Strengthen supplier risk management & ESG: Raise awareness and deploy appropriate tools and processes to control supplier risks, with a strong focus on ESG compliance.
- Act as a trusted partner: Build strong interpersonal relationships, engage Maison stakeholders, and provide expertise in procurement processes and contract management to secure project buy-in.
Profile
REPORTING LINE
Direct report to the Sourcing Director Europe.
KEY STAKEHOLDERS (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL)
- Italian headquarters, retail, and industrial entities of the Group Maisons
- LVMH Sourcing team
- National and international suppliers
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree or equivalent (business school, engineering school, or procurement master’s preferred)
- Significant experience in indirect procurement within a complex, international, and multi-entity environment
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, contract management, and supplier referencing activities
- Proven experience in negotiation and cross-functional project management
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALITIES
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders across all hierarchical levels
- Proven ability to federate Maison teams, animate communities, and mobilize resources around common projects
- High level of autonomy, resilience, and proactivity in a decentralized organization
- Solid negotiation skills and strong business acumen
- Service-oriented mindset with a strong focus on cost, quality, compliance, and ESG risk management
- Fluent Italian and English are mandatory; French is a strong plus
Additional information
For new joiners in this role in Italy, the initial annual gross salary is starting from 60.000 Euro
with a classification at the Quadro (executive/middle-management) level under the National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Commerce sector.
This salary has been determined on the basis of objective and gender neutral criteria and corresponds to the compensation normally granted for this position at the time of publication of this job posting. Actual compensation may vary depending on factors such as your unique combination of experience and skills, seniority, and current organizational needs.
This role also provides for participation in a premio scheme, at LVMH Italia's discretion, based on factors such as individual and/or company performance.
In addition to the benefits provided by law, further benefits may be granted in accordance with current company policies.
The employment relationship will be governed by the provisions of the applicable national collective bargaining agreement CCNL Commercio as applied by Acqua di Parma.
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