KERING OPERATIONS Non Merchandise Purchasing Specialist (Fixed Term)

Job description

About us Kering is a global Luxury group that manages the development of a collection of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods and Jewelry: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735, as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Houses to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow’s Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these beliefs in our signature: Empowering Imagination. In 2023, Kering had 49,000 employees and revenue of €19.6 billion. We are currently seeking a Non Merchandise Purchasing Specialist who will report to the Purchase Manager as part of our dynamic team in Cadempino.

Your opportunity

Analyze and ensure timely and accurate delivery of Non Merchandising materials to stores, managing the relationship with suppliers in coordination with all brands.

How you will contribute

·  Ensure the regularity, quality and timing of actions required to manage non merchandising orders from collection through to delivery using the organization’s internal mainframe systems
·  Review customer orders, production capacities and work with brands to determine appropriate quantities and priorities of production to be scheduled
·  Analyze non merchandising flow status considering excess stock and/or slow-moving items, working on reports and forecasting to guarantee appropriate stock level and distribution
·  Handle day to day vendor relationships
·  Manage relationship with product teams in charge of sending technical information regarding products for the management of master data and building catalogues
·  Communicate and coordinate with internal departments in order to meet customer expectations
·  Issue PO’s and monitor suppliers’ performance in order to coordinate production and delivery timing

Who you are

·  Proficient in English and in Italian; French language knowledge would be a plus
·  A person with advanced computer skills, including strong knowledge of Windows platform, Excel is a must, and AS400.
·  An individual able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
·  Someone with strong organizational and analytical skills
·  Self-motivated and flexible individual, able to handle large volumes of work independently and in team
·  An individual with good interpersonal and communication skills, who can work in a team
·  A proactive, detail-oriented person able to regularly meet tough deadlines and handle a high volume of tasks

Why work with us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Kering adventure in a moment of extraordinary growth and become part of a dynamic team within 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 each employee reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace 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
·  Switzerland