Indirect Procurement Specialist

Overview

Kering is a global luxury group housing a portfolio of prestigious Houses across couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, jewellery and beauty. The Group is recognised for creative excellence, a commitment to sustainability and craftsmanship, and a managerial approach that prioritises talent development and internal mobility.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for assigned indirect categories (logistics, HR, construction, fleet, general services, security, office supplies, furniture, etc.), including supplier scouting, evaluation and selection.
• Deploy and execute Group procurement strategies at local and brand level, ensuring alignment with corporate guidelines and business objectives.
• Lead RFQs/RFPs and competitive tender processes; analyse and compare commercial and contractual conditions to identify optimal sourcing outcomes.
• Negotiate contracts and define framework agreements applicable across multiple brands; support supplier onboarding and contractual compliance.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance and relationships across the Group perimeter, driving continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
• Analyse spend data to inform category strategies and identify savings opportunities; track, calculate and formalise savings in line with governance and reporting standards.
• Contribute to the digitalisation and process improvement of procurement tools and ways of working.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-brand stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of procurement initiatives and to support sustainability and compliance objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Management Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing, preferably within structured or multinational organisations.
• Proven track record in leading RFQs/RFPs, negotiations and managing supplier relationships across indirect categories.
• Strong analytical capability with experience in spend analysis and translating data into sourcing decisions.
• Advanced Excel skills and confident use of Microsoft Office; experience with procurement platforms such as Ivalua is a plus.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Italian; French advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, a proactive mindset and a results-driven orientation.

Skills

Experience

At least 7 years in procurement or strategic sourcing roles within structured, multinational or matrixed organisations, with hands-on experience in managing indirect spend categories, running tenders/RFQs, negotiating framework agreements and engaging cross-functional stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Management Engineering or a related field.

Culture

The organisation fosters a creative, collaborative and development-focused culture where talent mobility and leadership development are emphasised. Diversity and sustainability are central to the workplace ethos, and employees are encouraged to contribute to innovative, cross‑brand initiatives.