Ph3Overview /h3 pThe role of Category Manager will report directly to the Head of Indirect Procurement and will coordinate the procurement process for covered expense categories. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liResponsible for managing the relevant procurement requests and issuing the respective orders to vendors /li liPeriodic analysis and monitoring of expenditure KPIs for covered categories /li liHandles relations and negotiations with strategic vendors in agreement with the Head of Indirect Procurement /li liSupervises the scouting and selection of new potential vendors in agreement with the Vendor Manager, Cost Governance and Procurement Excellence /li liManages negotiation activities (tender specifications, technical and economic evaluation of bids and vendors, etc.) /li liDraws up contracts with vendors in agreement with the Head of Indirect Procurement and in cooperation with the Legal Department /li liSupports the Vendor Manager, Cost Governance and Procurement Excellence in procurement planning and initiatives aimed at continuous improvement of procurement processes /li /ul h3Knowledge and Skills /h3 ul liDegree in Economics, Finance, Engineering or Management /li li+7 years of experience in Procurement preferably in the fashion industry, in management consulting, operations, logistics or business management /li liExcellent knowledge of the supply market for the relevant categories /li liExcellent negotiation and interpersonal skills /li liExpert in procurement and negotiation techniques /li liLegal notions for the conclusion of contracts /li liVery good strategic planning and operational skills /li liAbility of problem solving with creative and innovative ideas /li liExcellent analytical skills and knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, reporting processes and accounting standards /li liExpert in IT tools and systems (ERP, eProcurement platforms, MS Office, etc.) /li liProactivity, curiosity and focus on identifying new business proposals in a timely fashion /li /ul h3Location /h3 pMilan, Lombardy, Italy /p h3Seniority level /h3 ul liMid-Senior level /li /ul h3Employment type /h3 ul liFull-time /li /ul h3Job function /h3 ul liMarketing and Sales /li /ul h3Industries /h3 ul liRetail Luxury Goods and Jewelry /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr