Valentino Global Buyer Indirects
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Wholesale, Commercial & B2B Sales
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
Valentino seeks a Global Buyer Indirects for maternity cover in Milan. Drive cost optimization and category strategy in this procurement role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Promote and implement cost-saving initiatives across the indirect procurement funnel
- Evaluate global spend areas for indirect goods and services to optimize industrial and retail network operations
- Finalize global contracts ensuring stakeholder consensus within defined deadlines
- Lead implementation of a new governance model for indirect spend, transitioning from decentralized to hybrid or centralized structure
- Develop and implement global category strategy for assigned procurement categories in coordination with stakeholders and Procurement Manager
- Collaborate with internal teams to deploy procurement digital platform for supplier onboarding, contract management, and procure-to-pay automation
- Support deployment of Supplier Management Process across the organization
- Foster cost-conscious culture throughout the company
Qualifications
- Degree in technical or economic disciplines, preferably Engineering or Business
- Minimum 1–2 years of direct procurement experience with negotiation responsibility
- Fluent in Italian and English
- Strong analytical and project management capabilities
- Results-oriented mindset with ability to deliver under multiple constraints
Skills
Experience
Minimum 1–2 years of professional experience in a procurement role with direct responsibility for supplier negotiations and contract management.
Education
Degree in technical or economic disciplines, preferably in Engineering or Business.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
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