OverviewIn this role you drive the Category Platform's supplier strategy for Shoes within Kering's Group Industrial Organization.
You will translate platform guidelines into concrete decisions and ensure best practices across the Category, working with senior Platform leadership and Brand experts.
You'll manage a junior team, coordinate supplier selection and performance, and lead cross-functional negotiations.
This is a hands-on, strategic role in a matrix environment at a global luxury group, offering exposure to senior stakeholders and a path to shaping procurement across platforms.
Retribuzione / BenefitsIndicative starting compensation: ******
annual premio opportunity linked to individual and company objectives
full-time position
international exposure in luxury fashion
opportunity to work with senior stakeholders
diversity and inclusion commitment
ResponsabilitàDrive supplier strategy and processes across the Category Platform following leader guidelines
Coordinate preferred supplier selection for the category
Oversee supplier rationalization strategies within the Platform
Scout new potential suppliers and identify sourcing opportunities in coordination with Brands
Define best practices for negotiation and supplier management and implement them within the Category
Provide inputs on supplier portfolio evolution and category trends




Coordinate Analyst/Planner resources and ensure data quality and alignment with decisions
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 the Excellence function
Support procurement process improvement and cross-Platform tooling
Lead or contribute to continuous improvement in procurement workflows
Requisiti fondamentali***** years of experience in direct procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management in luxury fashion or manufacturing
Master's degree in relevant disciplines
Strong leadership and multi-stakeholder management in a matrix organization
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with procurement tools a plus
Fluent in Italian and English; French a plus
Experience negotiating with senior stakeholders (C-level)
Industry familiarity with leather goods, shoes, RTW, metal hardware, or tanneries
strong leadership mindset
excellent communication and stakeholder management
ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder environments
Microsoft Excel
PowerPoint
familiarity with procurement or supply chain tools

📌 Kering Shoes Direct Procurement Manager (Scandicci)
🏢 Kering
📍 Scandicci