- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- €50,000/year
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
About Kering
Kering is a global luxury group renowned for nurturing some of the world’s most influential Houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry, and eyewear, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, and Boucheron. As an employer, Kering offers a distinctive environment where creative excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and long-term sustainability converge. The Group empowers its talents to shape the future of luxury through innovation, craftsmanship, and responsible business practices. With an international culture grounded in diversity, inclusion, and shared ambition, Kering provides meaningful career opportunities for professionals seeking to contribute to exceptional brands while advancing a more sustainable and imaginative luxury industry.
Kering is seeking a Direct Procurement Manager in Scandicci, Italy, to lead supplier strategy for the Shoes Category Platform, coordinate supplier selection and negotiations, and oversee supplier performance and procurement processes. The role coordinates junior Analyst/Planner resources and collaborates with Brand and Platform stakeholders; indicative starting compensation is €50,000, with an annual bonus opportunity subject to company policy. The applicable collective agreement is the National Collective Labour Agreement for Leather and Related Industries and Umbrellas.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive supplier strategy and processes across the Category Platform in line with the Category Platform Leader’s guidelines.
- Coordinate the selection of preferred suppliers for the category.
- Oversee supplier rationalization strategies within the Platform.
- Scout potential new suppliers with Brands, identifying alternative and emerging sourcing opportunities.
- Define best practices for negotiation and supplier management with the Direct Procurement Platform, including scouting, benchmarking, tenders and onboarding, and ensure their implementation within the category.
- Advise the Platform Leader on supplier portfolio evolution and key category trends.
- Coordinate the Analyst/Planner resource or resources reporting to the role, ensuring data quality, timely analysis delivery and alignment between analytical outputs and procurement decisions.
- Ensure supplier decisions and shared methodologies are aligned with other Category Platforms and the Direct Procurement Platform.
- Participate actively in Category Platform supplier negotiations alongside Brand experts.
- Monitor supplier performance against key quality, delivery and cost KPIs, and drive corrective action plans when needed in coordination with Brands and the Direct Procurement Excellence function.
- Support continuous improvement in procurement processes by identifying inefficiencies and contributing to shared tools and ways of working across Platforms.
Qualifications
- Strong managerial capabilities, with the ability to define and execute strategies, lead negotiations and manage complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
- Familiarity with the relevant category is required, including leather goods, shoes, ready-to-wear, metal hardware or tanneries.
- Ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization, managing functional and hierarchical reporting lines simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to present and discuss procurement strategies with senior stakeholders at C-level.
- Leadership and coordination skills, with experience managing or mentoring junior team members.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with procurement or supply chain tools is a plus.
- Fluent in Italian and English; French is a plus.
Skills
Experience
12–15 years in direct procurement, strategic sourcing or supply chain management in the luxury fashion or manufacturing industry.
Education
Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain, Operations, Statistics or a related discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Scandicci, Tuscany, Italy, within easy reach of Florence.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 50,000 per annum.
Benefits
Annual bonus opportunity linked to individual and company objectives, subject to company policy.
Culture
Kering fosters a dynamic, purpose-driven culture where creativity, entrepreneurship, and collaboration support the distinct identities of its luxury Houses. As an employer, the Group places strong emphasis on sustainability, diversity, and talent development, encouraging people to innovate responsibly while contributing to the future of modern luxury.
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