Overview
The role of Category Manager will report directly to the Head of Indirect Procurement and will coordinate the procurement process for covered expense categories.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for managing the relevant procurement requests and issuing the respective orders to vendors
* Periodic analysis and monitoring of expenditure KPIs for covered categories
* Handles relations and negotiations with strategic vendors in agreement with the Head of Indirect Procurement
* Supervises the scouting and selection of new potential vendors in agreement with the Vendor Manager, Cost Governance and Procurement Excellence
* Manages negotiation activities (tender specifications, technical and economic evaluation of bids and vendors, etc.)
* Draws up contracts with vendors in agreement with the Head of Indirect Procurement and in cooperation with the Legal Department
* Supports the Vendor Manager, Cost Governance and Procurement Excellence in procurement planning and initiatives aimed at continuous improvement of procurement processes
Knowledge and Skills
* Degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering or Management
* +7 years of experience in Procurement preferably in the fashion industry, in management consulting, operations, logistics or business management
* Excellent knowledge of the supply market for the relevant categories
* Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills
* Expert in procurement and negotiation techniques
* Legal notions for the conclusion of contracts
* Very good strategic planning and operational skills
* Ability of problem solving with creative and innovative ideas
* Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, reporting processes and accounting standards
* Expert in IT tools and systems (ERP, eProcurement platforms, MS Office, etc.)
* Proactivity, curiosity and focus on identifying new business proposals in a timely fashion
Location
Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Marketing and Sales
Industries
* Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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