We are looking for a new Resource:
Junior Sourcing Specialist Accessories and Special Projects [ maternity leave substitution ] to join Dolce&Gabbana Beauty Sourcing Team.
The Resource will be responsible of handling scouting, pricing analysis, sampling and negotiation for its own category suppliers’ portfolio, to support his/her responsible in the negotiation of the best purchasing conditions in support to the Marketing, as internal customer, for the new-launch strategies on all distribution markets world-wide for following Category’s Suppliers Portfolio of non-cosmetic items:
* GWP (gift with purchase)
* Sellable accessories
* Possibly other categories
In particular the new Resources will:
* Monitor the reference market to scout for new potential supply sources and be the leading guide of their evaluation and onboarding process
* Lead the tenders for the launch of new products with the involved suppliers, in response of Marketing and Go-To-Market plans. Negotiate the best conditions in terms of innovation, timing and pricing with the involved suppliers.
* Keep a constant eye on category portfolio’s best balance in terms of production capacities and suppliers’ potentials and specialties, to ensure the involvement of the best players per each new project
* Work for priorities, matching the pace of project timings, cooperating in synergy with all other internal stakeholders and keep by monitoring the timing in the supply chain.
Requirements
* Degree in Economics or equivalent
* Prior experience (1 year) dealing with either European and Asian Suppliers
* Very fluent in written and spoken English
* Attitude for negotiation and analytical skills
* Good use of MS Excel
* Best attitude for multitasking and to interface with several internal stakeholders
* Proactive attitude
* Flexibility and attitude to change
Other Information:
* Temporary Contract (Maternity Leave substitution)
* Starting Date : end of September/Beginning of October