KERING FINANCE Direct Procurement Specialist (Fixed Term)KERING FINANCE Direct Procurement Specialist (Fixed Term) About usA global Luxury group, Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods and Jewelry: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735 as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Houses to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow's Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these beliefs in our signature: "Empowering Imagination". In 2023, Kering had over 49,000 employees and revenue of €19,4 billion.
Your opportunity You will support the Direct Procurement Manager in monitoring the company's purchases of products ("Façon", etc.), materials and services at group level. You will assist, propose and support on new procurement projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.
How you will contribute Monitoring and evaluating purchase volumes of current procurement projects against annual operating plan (AOP)Supporting and implementing procurement strategies and initiatives: performing competitive sourcing activities, negotiating and analyzing scenarios to be proposed for final selection, collaborating to contractualization with selected suppliers, monitoring supplier's performanceReporting procurement performanceCollecting forecasts and updating them as and when requiredEstimating supplies & future demandsCreating reports (establish business intelligence and management information from available data)Supporting in defining and negotiating provision pricesLiaising with internal departments as well as Brands on a daily basisResearching of new potential suppliersProviding administrative supportIntegrating Group Sustainability requirements in products and processesWho you are You have at least a former experience in a similar role within fashion companies or manufacturing;You are knowledgeable of leather goods and shoes production processesYou are informed about sourcing and procurement techniquesYou are informed about sustainable practices, certifications and schemesYou have knowledge about Excel, Power Point, Stealth and SAPYou are competent in negotiations and networkingYou are competent in collecting and analyzing data and able to work with numbersYou are diligent, result and detail orientedYou are a team player, proactive and with good interpersonal and communication skillsYou are fluent in Italian and English; French is a plusWhy work with us? This is an excellent opportunity to join the Kering adventure in a moment of extraordinary growth and become part of a dynamic team in a global Luxury group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering, and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment. Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.
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