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: ******
Annual premio 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)
***** 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
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: ******
Annual premio 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)
***** 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