Balenciaga RTW Accessories Purchasing Specialist
Join Balenciaga in Novara, Italy as an RTW Accessories Purchasing Specialist. Enhance your career in the luxury fashion industry with this exciting opportunity.
Overview
Balenciaga, a prestigious name in the luxury fashion industry, was established in 1917 by Cristóbal Balenciaga in Spain and later moved to Paris in 1937. The brand is renowned for its innovative approach to modern couture, offering avant-garde collections that include ready-to-wear apparel for both men and women, as well as accessories and collectible items. As part of the Kering Group, Balenciaga is at the forefront of digital innovation, material development, and social responsibility, continuing to uphold the visionary legacy of its founder.
Role & Responsibilities
- Analyze requirements and monitor operational processes for purchasing and procurement of RTW accessories.
- Evaluate supplier performance and collaborate with coordinators to implement corrective actions for production flow improvement.
- Monitor prices and deliveries, ensuring timely supplier confirmations.
- Collaborate with Product Development, Industrialization, and Production Planning teams, providing necessary information for production activities.
- Manage external supplier interactions to coordinate material delivery dates.
- Ensure shipments and warehouse movements align with production timelines.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a purchasing department within a structured corporate environment.
- Diploma or degree in economics or management.
Skills
Experience
Significant experience in a purchasing department within a structured corporate setting is required.
Education
Diploma or degree in economics or management.
Workplace
This position is based in Novara, Piedmont, Italy. Cerulean lists 30 open roles in Novara. The broader Piedmont area accounts for 79 active listings on Cerulean, 2 of which are new. In Italy as a whole, Cerulean currently features 1.295 open positions, with 27 posted this week.
Benefits
The role offers opportunities for professional growth within Balenciaga and the Kering Group, in a stimulating and rewarding work environment.
Culture
Balenciaga is committed to fostering a diverse workplace, enriching the work environment and customer experience through diversity in gender, age, nationality, culture, disability, and sexual orientation. The company supports equal opportunity employment and values talent based on skills and alignment with corporate values.
About Cerulean
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