The Company
KIKO MILANO was founded in 1997 in Milan and since then has revolutionized how cosmetics are sold globally. We thrive to offer an incredible variety of products, textures & colours, a multi-sensorial experience in innovative technology yet always at an affordable price. Based in Italy, and truthful to its DNA, KIKO MILANO takes advantage of combining trustworthy quality, creativity and stunning aesthetics
Your role at KIKO MILANO
We are looking for a Fixed Term Sourcing Specialist – Bulk & Assembling to join KIKO MILANO's Sourcing Team, reporting to the Head of sourcing.
Such talent is responsible of handling the Bulk & Assembly category suppliers' portfolio and negotiating best purchasing costs for new product launches to concur to the best profitable business opportunities for the Company.
In particular, you will:
Lead the tenders for the launch of new products with the involved suppliers, in response of Marketing plans. Negotiate the best conditions in terms of timing and pricing with the involved suppliers.
Monitor and strategically intervene on spending of reference Category suppliers, to ensure their most sustainable and mutually convenient growth
Keep a constant eye on category portfolio's best balance in terms of production capacities and suppliers' potentials and specialties, to make sure involvement of the best players per each new project
Monitor the reference market to scout for new potential supply sources and be the leading guide of their evaluation and onboarding process
What you will need to succeed
Degree in Economics or equivalent
Minimum 2-year experience in a similar role
Fluent in written and spoken English
Solid negotiation and analytical skills
Very good use of Excel
We would love if you had
A leader-driven approach:
Thinking before acting, innovating, simplifying and delivering results
Placing the customer first, driving change and leading by example
Collaborating, growing expertise and embracing diversity
Ability to learn on the job
Ability to manage change
Strong problem-solving skills & detail-oriented
Highly collaborative style & willingness and demonstrated ability to work in teams
Active listening
Emotional intelligence
Openness to a culture of continuous feedback
KIKO si impegna ad ampliare i propri sforzi per garantire le Pari Opportunità e dedica una particolare attenzione all'integrazione delle persone con disabilità all'interno dell'azienda. Tutte le posizioni aperte in KIKO sono rivolte anche ai candidati appartenenti alle Categorie Protette l.68/99. I dati verranno trattati esclusivamente ai fini di Ricerca del Personale. Leggi l'informativa privacy riportata al link http://recruiting-italy.kikocosmetics.com/info.pdf