Purchasing Specialist

Overview

Emilio Pucci is an Italian luxury fashion house renowned for its signature prints, silk and textile savoir‑faire and a design language that blends heritage with contemporary creativity. The brand operates internationally and combines artisanal production standards with a fast-paced, trend-driven commercial approach typical of leading maisons.

Role & Responsibilities

• Create and maintain master data for raw materials, accessories and price lists.
• Raise purchase orders and manage the full order lifecycle: confirmations, expediting, follow-ups and adjustments.
• Prepare and circulate production and material planning (order schedules, arrivals, cuts, samples, production timetables).
• Create and manage semi‑finished goods and process blind orders for greige and printed fabrics.
• Coordinate communications with printing plants and manage relationships with print suppliers.
• Collect and maintain material technical datasheets in collaboration with Quality Control.
• Support the industrial platform in resolving supply issues and missing components.
• Assess replenishment needs for production, logistics and storage; monitor stock and lead times.
• Oversee material testing activities together with textile Quality Control.
• Produce ad hoc analyses and management reports on procurement metrics and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience in purchasing within a structured manufacturing or fashion environment.
• Proven negotiation skills and ability to manage supplier relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills and adaptability to shifting priorities and pace.
• Highly accurate and detail‑oriented approach to order and data management.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).

Skills

Experience

At least 3 years of procurement/purchasing experience, preferably within a structured fashion or textile manufacturing environment, with exposure to supplier management, order planning and material specifications.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Textile/Fashion Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Culture

The workplace ethos at Emilio Pucci combines Italian artisanal craftsmanship with a dynamic, design‑led commercial mindset. Teams operate in a collaborative, fast‑moving environment where attention to material quality and aesthetic detail is paramount.