- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
About Christian Dior
Christian Dior, founded in Paris in 1946, stands as one of the world’s most influential maisons, uniting haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrance, beauty, and exceptional retail experiences. As an employer, Dior offers a culture shaped by artistic audacity, meticulous craftsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence, where heritage and innovation continually enrich one another. Its teams collaborate across ateliers, studios, boutiques, and corporate functions within an international environment that values elegance, precision, inclusivity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Working at Dior means contributing to a legacy of timeless style while helping define the future of luxury with creativity, discipline, and purpose.
Christian Dior seeks a Footwear Procurement Specialist for its Men’s Supply Chain in Fosso, Veneto. The role manages footwear supplier portfolios end to end, coordinating purchasing, product, and supply chain activities; it is a permanent, full-time position with hybrid working.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage the strategic and operational portfolio of footwear materials and components suppliers, optimizing lead times, production capacity, volumes, and costs.
- Coordinate suppliers with internal planning, development, industrialization, costing, and quality teams; analyze and retro-plan materials for new collections.
- Issue purchase orders, monitor progress, assess delivery performance, and proactively address deviations, risks, or production-flow issues.
- Analyze industrial costs for footwear materials, monitor sourcing markets, and identify new supply solutions aligned with the brand’s standards.
- Manage the assigned supplier portfolio end to end, ensuring cost, quality, and delivery-time objectives in close collaboration with relevant business functions.
Qualifications
- Degree in Management Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or an equivalent field.
- At least 5 years of experience in purchasing, planning, or supply chain management roles.
- Excellent command of Excel.
- Good ability to conduct economic and financial analysis of supply costs.
- Good spoken and written English.
- Strong problem-solving skills, pragmatism, and flexibility.
- Team spirit, proactivity, and a results-oriented approach.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years in purchasing, planning, or supply chain management roles.
Education
Degree in Management Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or an equivalent field.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Fossò, Veneto, Italy.
Culture
Christian Dior fosters a culture of refined creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and continuous innovation, where teams are encouraged to uphold the Maison’s heritage while shaping the future of luxury. As an employer, it offers a dynamic and exacting environment that values collaboration, excellence, and the development of talent across artistic, retail, and corporate disciplines.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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