Kering Indirect Procurement Specialist

Kering is a global luxury group housing a portfolio of prestigious Houses across couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, jewellery and beauty. The Group is recognised for creative excellence, a commitment to sustainability and craftsmanship, and a managerial approach that prioritises talent development and internal mobility.

1. Manage end-to-end procurement activities for assigned indirect categories (logistics, HR, construction, fleet, general services, security, office supplies, furniture, etc.), including supplier scouting, evaluation and selection.
2. Deploy and execute Group procurement strategies at local and brand level, ensuring alignment with corporate guidelines and business objectives.
3. Lead RFQs/RFPs and competitive tender processes; analyse and compare commercial and contractual conditions to identify optimal sourcing outcomes.
4. Negotiate contracts and define framework agreements applicable across multiple brands; support supplier onboarding and contractual compliance.
5. Monitor and manage supplier performance and relationships across the Group perimeter, driving continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
6. Analyse spend data to inform category strategies and identify savings opportunities; track, calculate and formalise savings in line with governance and reporting standards.
7. Contribute to the digitalisation and process improvement of procurement tools and ways of working.
8. Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-brand stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of procurement initiatives and to support sustainability and compliance objectives.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Management Engineering or a related discipline.
2. Minimum 7 years’ experience in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing, preferably within structured or multinational organisations.
3. Proven track record in leading RFQs/RFPs, negotiations and managing supplier relationships across indirect categories.
4. Strong analytical capability with experience in spend analysis and translating data into sourcing decisions.
5. Advanced Excel skills and confident use of Microsoft Office; experience with procurement platforms such as Ivalua is a plus.
6. Fluent written and spoken English and Italian; French advantageous.
7. Excellent communication skills, a proactive mindset and a results-driven orientation.

1. Microsoft Office (Excel)
2. Ivalua
3. RFQ/RFP management
4. Category strategy development
5. Contract negotiation
6. Supplier performance management
7. Spend analysis

At least 7 years in procurement or strategic sourcing roles within structured, multinational or matrixed organisations, with hands-on experience in managing indirect spend categories, running tenders/RFQs, negotiating framework agreements and engaging cross-functional stakeholders.

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Management Engineering or a related field.

The organisation fosters a creative, collaborative and development-focused culture where talent mobility and leadership development are emphasised. Diversity and sustainability are central to the workplace ethos, and employees are encouraged to contribute to innovative, cross‑brand initiatives.