- 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 seeks a Direct Procurement Value Analysis Manager in Milan to provide data, analysis and performance insights for its Direct Procurement Platform, working closely with procurement leadership without owning procurement strategy. The role defines and monitors Should Cost methods and supports cost benchmarking and value optimization; the indicative starting compensation is €50,000, with an annual bonus opportunity linked to individual and company objectives, subject to company policy. The position is governed by the National Collective Labour Agreement for Leather and Related Industries and Umbrellas and Sunshades.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and maintain standard methods for Should Cost calculations and analysis, including €/min, price lists, and material cost breakdowns across categories.
- Monitor the consistent application of standard Should Cost calculation methods across platforms.
- Provide analytical support to Category Platform Direct Procurement Leads on cost benchmarking and value optimization opportunities.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to structure, analyze, and synthesize complex operational and supply data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI, with the ability to build and maintain robust dashboards and reports.
- Comfort 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, with the ability to work 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
10–15 years of experience in data analysis, operations analytics, supply chain, consulting, or similar analytical environments.
Education
Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline.
Workplace
The role is situated 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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