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 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)
- 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

📌 KERING Leather Goods Direct Procurement Manager (Vicenza)
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📍 Vicenza