- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- 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 seeks a Direct Procurement Supplier Risk Manager to identify and mitigate supplier risks, monitor supplier rationalization and evaluations, and provide structured reporting to Platform leadership. Based in Milan, the role supports Direct Procurement through data analysis and reporting, requires 15+ years of relevant experience and a master’s degree, and is governed by the National Collective Labour Agreement for Leather and Related Manufacturing Industries, Umbrellas and Parasols; indicative starting compensation is €50,000 annually, with an annual bonus opportunity subject to company policy.
Role & Responsibilities
- Identify, assess, and mitigate Group-level risks associated with supplier delivery and disruptions to support business resilience.
- Oversee and track supplier rationalization results across Platforms, providing structured reporting to Platform leadership.
- Collect input from the vendor rating process, oversee evaluation criteria, and ensure regular scoring and monitoring of the supplier base.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to structure, analyze, and synthesize complex operational and supply data.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI, with the ability to build and maintain robust dashboards and reports.
- Comfortable working with recurring data cycles.
- Ability to translate data into clear, business-oriented decisions.
- Detail-oriented, structured, and reliable, with a strong sense of data discipline.
- Proactive and collaborative, and comfortable operating in a multi-brand, matrix organization.
- Curious and eager to learn within a complex and evolving operational model.
- Fluent in Italian and English; French is a plus.
Skills
Experience
15+ years in data analysis, operations analytics, supply chain, consulting, or similar analytical environments.
Education
Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain, Operations, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
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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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