- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 16, 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 an Indirect Procurement Specialist in Milan to support indirect procurement categories and Group-wide sourcing initiatives, including supplier management, tenders, negotiations, and process improvements. The role requires at least five years of procurement experience and is governed by the National Collective Labour Agreement for workers in the leather and related manufacturing, umbrellas, and parasols industries; indicative starting compensation is €32,500, with an annual bonus opportunity under the company internal agreement.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support supplier scouting, evaluation, and selection across assigned procurement categories.
- Support and coordinate RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes, including offer analysis and supplier comparisons.
- Contribute to sourcing, negotiation, and contract management across indirect procurement categories, including Logistics, Fleet, Facility Management, HR Services, General Services, and other corporate spend areas.
- Support the development and execution of Group category management strategies through spend analysis, market intelligence, supplier assessment, and identification of sourcing opportunities across Kering Brands.
- Participate in supplier relationship management and performance monitoring.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather business requirements and support procurement projects from demand definition through contract execution.
- Contribute to spend analysis, market benchmarking, and reporting to support procurement decision-making.
- Support the identification and formalization of savings opportunities in line with internal governance processes.
- Assist in developing and implementing procurement best practices, tools, and process improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with Group procurement policies, procedures, and sustainability objectives.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and analyses for management and procurement leadership.
- Interact daily with internal stakeholders and external suppliers in an international environment.
Qualifications
- Degree in Economics, Management Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Knowledge of sourcing, tendering, supplier management, and contract negotiation processes.
- Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
- Proactive, flexible, and results-oriented approach.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with procurement platforms such as Ivalua, SAP Ariba, or Coupa is a plus.
- Fluent written and spoken Italian and English; French is a plus.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, or Supplier Management.
Education
Degree in Economics, Management Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Workplace
The role is situated in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
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Benefits
Annual bonus opportunity according to the company internal agreement. Further benefits and initiatives may be offered under company policies, such as a company canteen, in addition to those provided by the applicable National Collective Labour Agreement and by law.
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.
About Cerulean
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