KERING IT Procurement Specialist

Summary
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.

Job Description
We are currently seeking a IT Procurement Specialist, who will join Kering Technologies Procurement team, as part of our dynamic team based in Paris.
Your opportunity
You will be responsible for Kering Tech portfolio through the development and implementation of procurement projects, ensuring alignment with both the overall technology strategy and the procurement strategy. In this role, you will support Kering Technologies' transformation and related initiatives by procuring technology services and goods in close collaboration with key stakeholders.

How You Will Contribute

• Defining relevant actions to pursue the strategy outlined on your categories, ensuring consistency and compliance with the Kering Technologies Procurement framework and guidelines.
• Conducting projects (specification work, sourcing, negotiation, contract, roll-out) in close partnership with Kering Technologies stakeholders for your own projects worldwide.
• Executing competitive RFIs/RFPs and managing or supporting on supplier negotiations and selection in alignment with users/requestors and project teams as required.
• Actively supporting the Vendor Management Department with Local & Global suppliers to develop supplier relationship, monitoring the performance and maximizing the perceived value of key vendors.
• Achieving economic and/or qualitative targets for each purchasing project, monitoring and reporting achievements.
• Continuously maintaining current knowledge of sourcing markets and industry trends.
• Implementing best practices and benchmarks in Kering Technologies across regions by creating, steering, and continuously engaging the community of stakeholders.

Who You Are

• You have a master's degree in Economics, Engineering Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent with a Procurement specialty.
• You have at least 6 years of experience in a similar role
• You have a proven ability to develop and deliver a strategic vision, with a clear understanding of purchasing management, and are experienced in best practices purchasing tools and techniques in a complex international environment.
• You have proven analytical and problem-solving skills with change management attitude.
• You have excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent planning and project management abilities
• Fluent in French and English, Italian is a plus.

NB : The job is located in Paris
Why work with us
This is an excellent opportunity to join the Kering adventure at a time of extraordinary transformation and become 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 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 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.

Job Type
Regular

Start Date

Schedule
Full time

Organization
KERING ITALIA S.P.A.