KERING Indirect Procurement Specialist

Summary

About Kering Kering is a global, family-led luxury group, home to people whose passion and expertise nurture creative Houses across couture and ready-to-wear, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear and beauty: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735, as well as Kering Eyewear. Inspired by their creative heritage, Kering Houses design and craft exceptional products and experiences that reflect the Group’s commitment to excellence, sustainability and culture. This vision is expressed in our signature: Creativity is our Legacy. In 2025, Kering employed 44,000 people and generated revenue of €14.7 billion.

Job Description

Your opportunity

You will join the Kering Procurement team based in Milan, supporting the management of indirect procurement categories and Group-wide sourcing initiatives.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers across Kering Brands, contributing to sourcing projects, supplier management, tenders, negotiations, and procurement process improvement activities.

How you will contribute

Support supplier scouting, evaluation, and selection activities 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 activities across various indirect procurement categories, including Logistics, Fleet, Facility Management, HR Services, General Services, and other corporate spend areas

Contribute to the development and execution of Group category management strategies by supporting spend analysis, market intelligence activities, supplier assessment, and the identification of sourcing opportunities across Kering Brands

Participate in supplier relationship management and performance monitoring activities

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to collect business requirements and support procurement projects from demand definition through contract execution

Contribute to spend analysis, market benchmarking, and reporting activities to support procurement decision-making

Support the identification and formalization of savings opportunities in line with internal governance processes

Assist in the development and implementation of 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

Who you are

Degree in Economics, Management Engineering, Business Administration, or related disciplines

At least 5 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, or Supplier Management

Knowledge of sourcing, tendering, supplier management, and contract negotiation processes

Strong analytical mindset with good attention to detail

Proactive, flexible, and results-oriented attitude

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Experience with procurement platforms (e.g., Ivalua, SAP Ariba, Coupa) is considered a plus

Fluent Italian and English, both written and spoken; French is a plus

Ability to work in a fast-paced and international environment

What we offer ?

National Collective Labour Agreement per gli Addetti alle Industrie Manifatturiere delle Pelli e Succedanei e Ombrelli e Ombrelloni

Indicative starting compensation: 32,5K€

Annual bonus opportunity according to company internal agreement

Benefits: in addition to those provided under the applicable National Collective Labor Agreement and by law, further benefits and initiatives may be offered in accordance with company policies (e.g. company canteen, ..)

Job Type

Regular

Start Date

2027-01-01

Schedule

Full time

Organization

KERING ITALIA S.P.A.