Loro Piana Research & Purchasing Specialist — Textile
Loro Piana seeks a Research & Purchasing Specialist — Textile in Milan (hybrid). Full-time role supporting supplier data, sampling and procurement processes.
Overview
Loro Piana is a storied Italian maison renowned for extraordinary natural fibres and artisanal craftsmanship across luxury ready-to-wear and accessories. As part of the LVMH group, the brand combines heritage textile expertise with the operational scale and international reach of a leading luxury conglomerate.
Role & Responsibilities
- Create and maintain an up-to-date supplier directory and ensure supplier master data integrity.
- Liaise with suppliers to obtain material specifications, technical datasheets and order confirmations; coordinate with Procurement for system data entry.
- Monitor and manage data collection and order lifecycle for prototyping, sampling and allocated budgets, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
- Collaborate with product teams to transfer accurate prototyping and sampling material information.
- Administer and track transport documentation for shipments to external workshops and receipts of materials at the Milan site.
- Investigate and resolve issues related to blocked or disputed supplier invoices, liaising with finance and procurement as required.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years' experience in purchasing, sourcing or material research within the textile or apparel industry.
- Practical knowledge of the textile supply chain and material specification processes.
- Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
- Flexibility to manage shifting priorities and strict prototyping/sampling deadlines.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general Microsoft Office applications.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in textile sourcing, purchasing or materials research, preferably within a luxury apparel or high-end textile environment.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Textile Science, Materials Technology, Supply Chain, Business or a related discipline preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. Cerulean lists 541 open roles in Milan, including 11 posted recently. The broader Lombardy area accounts for 564 active listings on Cerulean, 11 of which are new. In Italy as a whole, Cerulean currently features 1.295 open positions, with 27 posted this week.
Culture
Loro Piana fosters a culture that prizes material excellence, artisanal know-how and quiet luxury. Teams operate with high standards of precision and collaboration, balancing traditional craftsmanship with rigorous quality controls and international market expectations under the LVMH umbrella.
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