5+ years of experience in procurement, preferably in Interior Fit-out or Luxury industries
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
Strong negotiation and contracting skills
Experience with vendor performance management and PO issuance
Proficient in Excel and e-procurement/ERP platforms like SAP
Fluent in English; knowledge of Italian is a plus
Positive attitude with strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities
Responsibilities
Execute category management strategies to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to enhance supply continuity
Lead Requests for Information, Proposals, and Quotations processes
Negotiate pricing and contractual terms for best-in-class agreements
Draft and manage procurement contracts aligned with business objectives
Monitor procurement costs and vendor performance
Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Engineering teams to address supplier issues
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and luxury-focused environment
Engagement with a diverse supplier base
Professional development opportunities in procurement and supply chain management
Collaborative team culture that values problem-solving
Exposure to high-profile projects in the Interior Fit-out sector
Full Job Description
Position
The new colleague will carry out the following activities:
Executing category management strategies to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and expand a resilient supplier base through proactive global and domestic sourcing;
Identifying, evaluating, and qualifying new suppliers to strengthen supply continuity, while maintaining strong Executing category management strategies to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and expand a resilient supplier base through proactive global and domestic sourcing;
Identifying, evaluating, and qualifying new suppliers to strengthen supply continuity, while maintaining strong relationships with key vendors to reduce risks and enhance competitive advantage;
Leading formal Requests for Information, Proposals, and Quotations processes, while negotiating pricing and contractual terms to secure best-in-class agreements;
Drafting, reviewing, and managing comprehensive procurement contracts in alignment with business objectives;
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key vendors, negotiating favorable rates, terms, and agreements;
Regularly monitoring costs related to procurement activities;
Collaborating with Quality Assurance and Engineering teams to resolve supplier quality and delivery issues using preventive and corrective action methodologies;
Overseeing Procure-to-Pay activities, monitoring budgets, reporting savings and compliance metrics, and ensuring strict adherence to procurement policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements;
Continuously assessing vendor performance and implementing improvement strategies.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:
Previous work experience in a similar role of at least 5 years, ideally within Interior Fit-out or Luxury industries; experience with materials such as metal, glass, and millwork, as well as FF&E sourcing, is highly desirable;
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field;
Proven expertise in negotiation, contracting, PO issuance, and vendor performance management;
Proficiency in Excel and major e-procurement and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP);
Fluency in English;
Positive and flexible attitude, with strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Other information
Nice to have: knowledge of Italian will be considered a plus.
