Position
Thélios S.p.A., a company of the LVMH Group, is looking for a NPI Tech. Development & Procurement Specialist, a young, dynamic, and motivated individual with a solid background in Management Engineering or Economics, to join our Purchasing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing procurement activities for New Product Introduction (NPI), working closely with Research & Development, Engineering, Quality and Production teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to actively contribute to the development of our future products and to grow professionally in a challenging and innovative environment.
Job responsibilities
NPI Procurement Management:
- Coordinate all procurement activities related to new projects, from concept phase to mass production.
- Actively collaborate with R&D; and Engineering teams to define specifications for components and materials required for new products.
- Identify, evaluate, and select new suppliers in line with the technical, quality, and cost requirements of NPI projects.
Analysis and Costing:
- Conduct in-depth cost analysis for new components and materials, identifying optimization opportunities and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction.
- Participate in defining target prices and managing the purchasing budget for NPI projects.
Supplier Negotiation and Management:
- Negotiate NPI final price, assuring it adheres to product technical requirements and to its target cost.
- Manage supplier relationships, monitoring their performance in terms of quality, delivery times, and costs during the product development phase.
Technical Support and Processes:
- Acquire and apply in-depth knowledge of production and technological processes related to new products to support strategic purchasing decisions.
- Contribute to optimizing NPI procurement processes, proposing improvements and best practices.
Communication and Collaboration:
- Act as a key interface between the Procurement team and other departments involved in product development (R&D;, Engineering, Quality, Production).
- Regularly provide updates on project status and purchasing decisions to internal teams.
Profile
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
- Previous experience, even minimal (e.g., internship or thesis), in industrial contexts or supply chain/procurement roles is a plus.
- Excellent data analysis, costing, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal relationship management skills.
- Interest and aptitude for learning production processes and technologies.
- Proactive mindset, ability to adapt to rapidly evolving contexts.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and spoken (Italian and English).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
THÉLIOS
MAISON
At Thélios, visionary creativity and excellence collide to shape an unparalleled luxury eyewear experience.
Standing for LVMH excellence in eyewear, Thélios masters each step of the value chain, from the conception to distribution for some of the Group’s most prestigious Maisons.
Thélios has established its center of expertise at the foot of the Dolomites, in the Veneto region, the sanctuary of Italian eyewear.