KERING Indirect Procurement Specialist

Job description

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 and Kering Beauté. 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 2024, Kering employed 47,000 people and generated revenue of €17.2 billion.

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Procurement Specialist to join our EMEA Procurement team based in Milan.
The role will manage procurement activities for goods and services, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure efficiency, quality, cost optimization, and compliance across the purchasing process.

The team manage a diverse and strategic portfolio of indirect procurement categories, including logistics, HR, construction, fleet, general services, security, office supplies, furniture, and more.

The position requires the ability to operate with a good level of autonomy while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the function.

How you will contribute 

• Manage supplier scouting, evaluation, and selection processes within assigned categories, including activities related to Group brands.
• Deploy and execute Group procurement strategies at local and brand level, ensuring alignment with corporate guidelines and business objectives.
• Lead RFQs/RFPs and tenders, including the analysis and comparison of commercial and contractual conditions.
• Actively manage supplier relationships and support supplier performance monitoring activities across the Group perimeter.
• Analyse spend data and contribute to the definition and execution of category strategies, in coordination with Group and brand stakeholders.
• Support and, where appropriate, lead contract negotiations and the definition of framework agreements applicable across multiple brands.
• Track, calculate, and formalize savings in line with internal governance, reporting standards, and management tools.
• Actively contribute to the digitalization and continuous improvement of procurement processes, tools, and ways of working.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders from different brands and functions to ensure effective implementation of procurement initiatives.
• Support risk assessment, compliance, and sustainability objectives within the supplier base at Group level.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, Management Engineering, or related fields.
• Solid experience in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing roles, preferably in structured or multinational environments.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end purchasing and sourcing processes.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and support decision-making.
• Proven experience in managing negotiations and supplier relationships.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with procurement tools as Ivalua is a plus.
• Fluent English and Italian (spoken and written), French is a plus, with the ability to participate confidently in international meetings.
• Strong communication skills, proactive mindset, and results-oriented approach.

Why work with us?

This is an excellent opportunity to make an impact at a time of extraordinary growth and be part of a dynamic team in a global Luxury group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling work environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. 

·  Full time
·  Europe
·  Italy