Max Mara Fashion Group Finished Item Purchasing Manager
- Location
- Reggio Emilia Emilia-Romagna Italy
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
Finished Item Purchasing Manager at luxury fashion house in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Lead international apparel procurement and cost optimization.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead cost and product optimization efforts by collaborating with the design office and suppliers to identify alternative solutions (such as equivalent techniques or details) when styling concepts exceed budget parameters
- Conduct objective technical negotiations grounded in verified technical analysis, including garment construction, processing times, and manufacturing cycles
- Direct the technical resolution of product discrepancies and quality issues identified in finished goods
- Coordinate an internal team managing foreign suppliers across key production regions
- Serve as the company's primary authority on cost control and cost-engineering for finished items
Qualifications
- Solid and substantial prior experience in textile, apparel, or fashion sectors
- Deep knowledge of garment construction and production techniques including printing, embroidery, and pleating
- Fundamental understanding of pattern-making and its impact on consumption, placement, and final garment cost
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills with demonstrated authority and ability to mediate between design requirements and budget constraints
- Fluent English proficiency (C1 level) essential for daily management of international suppliers
- Willingness to travel frequently (approximately 5–8 trips annually, 7–10 days each) to supplier locations in target regions
Skills
Experience
Solid and substantial prior experience in the textile, apparel, or fashion industry, with demonstrated expertise in finished goods procurement and cost management across international supply chains.
Education
Not specified
Workplace
This position is based in Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, within easy reach of Milan.
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