KERING Head of Logistics Procurement

Summary
Groupe de luxe mondial né d’une histoire familiale et entrepreneuriale, Kering réunit un ensemble de Maisons reconnues pour leur créativité en matière de couture et de prêt-à porter, de maroquinerie, de joaillerie, de lunetterie et de beauté : Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735, ainsi que Kering Eyewear. Inspirées par leur histoire et par leur patrimoine, les Maisons du Groupe conçoivent et façonnent des produits et des expériences d'exception qui reflètent l’engagement de Kering pour l’excellence, le développement durable et la culture. Cette vision s’incarne dans la signature du Groupe : Creativity is our Legacy. Comptant 44 000 collaborateurs, Kering a réalisé un chiffre d’affaires de 14,7 milliards d’euros en 2025.

Job Description

Your opportunity

We are looking for our future Head of to join the indirect Procurement team, in an international, multicultural environment undergoing major transformation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive the strategy and performance of one or several product/service categories, working closely with internal teams and a network of strategic suppliers.

You will be in charge of the Logistic category within Indirect Procurement. This scope covers international and domestic transportation (air, sea, road and express), warehousing, customs services and last-mile delivery. Your goal will be to combine cost efficiency, service quality and value creation for the Group.

How you will contribute

Category strategy and management

Define and deploy the category strategy in line with the Group's revenue, margin, and market share objectives

Analyze market trends, competition, and regulatory developments to identify growth and innovation opportunities

Monitor budgets, realized savings, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the category; ensure compliance and manage associated risks

Promote the Procurement Department's policy, processes, and value proposition among internal stakeholders

Procurement community engagement

Work closely with internal clients to help define and deploy strategies aligned with the organization's objectives

Manage the relationship with internal stakeholders, adopting a business partner mindset

Work in synergy with Procurement teams across the international network, at Group level and within the Houses/entities, to share best practices and foster synergies

Procurement process management

Lead the procurement approach while integrating the CSR dimension: maintaining the supplier database, managing tenders according to the Procurement process, conducting negotiations, and setting up contracts in collaboration with the dedicated legal team

Analyze spend to identify opportunities for rationalization, optimization, and innovation

Ensure the reliability of procurement databases and produce the reporting needed to steer category performance

Supplier relationship management

Identify, evaluate, negotiate with, and onboard suppliers; build lasting partnership relationships

Monitor and develop the commercial relationship with strategic suppliers

Measure and steer supplier performance

Identify innovative solutions to be a source of proposals for internal clients and support their future needs

Who are you

Graduate of a business or engineering school, with a specialization in Procurement, Category Management, or Supply Chain

You have around 10 years of experience in procurement, including Category Management roles in logistics or transport, ideally within an international and matrix environment

Fluency in English is required; French and/or Italian is a plus

This role is for you if you want to move into a cross-functional, strategic position with strong added value

Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong ability to influence a variety of stakeholders

An analytical mindset and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and simplify complex topics

The ability to translate business needs into procurement solutions and to promote adoption of the Procurement policy

Clear and impactful communication, adaptable to different audiences

The ability to manage multiple priorities in parallel

Sensitivity to CSR issues, initiative, and proactivity

Good command of office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ideally a Business Intelligence tool

What we offer ?

National Collective Labour Agreement per gli Addetti alle Industrie Manifatturiere delle Pelli e Succedanei e Ombrelli e Ombrelloni

Indicative starting compensation: 50.000 € gross yearly

Annual bonus opportunity according to company internal agreement

Benefits: in addition to those provided under the applicable National Collective Labor Agreement and by law, further benefits and initiatives may be offered in accordance with company policies (e.g. company canteen, ..)

Job Type
Regular

Start Date
2027-01-01

Schedule
Full time

Organization
KERING ITALIA S.P.A.