6-8 years of procurement and sourcing experience, preferably in luxury or consumer-facing industries.
Experience in international and matrix organizations.
Proven track record in managing sourcing initiatives across various categories.
Strong understanding of the U.S. procurement landscape.
Highly organized and execution-oriented with a sense of ownership.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Analytical mindset with experience in spend analysis and KPI management.
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end sourcing and procurement processes, including RFPs and supplier negotiations.
Execute Group category strategies tailored to the North American market.
Identify cost optimization and value-creation opportunities across spend categories.
Build and manage a high-performing regional supplier base.
Develop strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation and service excellence.
Partner with key stakeholders to support business objectives.
Monitor procurement KPIs and provide insights for continuous improvement.
Benefits
Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote work.
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) plan with employer match.
Paid time off and holidays based on tenure.
Learning opportunities through mentorship and structured programs.
Chance to contribute to a growing global brand in luxury and innovation.
Full Job Description
YOUR ROLE AT ZEGNA
As Regional Procurement Manager, based in New York, you will bring your unique strengths to the Group Indirect Procurement Team, by leading procurement activities across North America, serving as the key regional procurement partner to business leaders and suppliers. In this role, you will drive sourcing initiatives, optimize costs, strengthen supplier performance, and ensure alignment with Group Procurement strategies, policies, and governance standards.
Acting as the regional procurement subject matter expert, you will support multiple brands and functions while identifying opportunities to deliver value, improve processes, and drive operational excellence. You will work closely with the Head of Group Category Management and key stakeholders across the organization to implement procurement best practices and contribute to the continued growth of the business.
HOW YOU BRING IT TO LIFE
Here's how you'll bring this role to life each day - making it your own and shaping it with your unique talents and expertise:
Manage end-to-end sourcing and procurement processes, including RFPs, RFQs, supplier negotiations, contract management, and vendor selection.
Execute Group category strategies within the North American market, adapting global initiatives to local business needs.
Identify and deliver cost optimization, efficiency, and value-creation opportunities across multiple spend categories.
Build, qualify, and manage a high-performing regional supplier base.
Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation, service excellence, and long-term value.
Partner closely with Retail, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Operations, HR, Finance, and other key stakeholders to support business objectives.
Ensure compliance with Group Procurement policies, governance requirements, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
Assess supplier performance, contractual compliance, and risk exposure to support business continuity and mitigate operational risks.
Monitor procurement KPIs and provide insights and recommendations to support continuous improvement.
Support the implementation and adoption of procurement tools, including SAP Ariba and the Vendor Portal.
Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on procurement best practices, sourcing strategies, and supplier engagement.
WHO YOU ARE
This is how you show up:
6 -8 years of procurement and sourcing experience, preferably within luxury, fashion, retail, or other consumer-facing industries.
Experience working within international and matrix organizations.
Proven background managing sourcing initiatives across categories such as marketing, retail operations, visual merchandising, events, store development, or related areas.
Strong understanding of the U.S. sourcing, procurement, and negotiation landscape.
Hands-on, highly organized, and execution-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
Strong sourcing, supplier management, and negotiation capabilities.
Analytical mindset with experience in spend analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO), KPI management, and supplier performance evaluation.
Solid knowledge of procurement processes, including strategic sourcing, tendering, contract management, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations.
YOUR ZEGNA OFFER
The pay range for this position is $145,000-150,000 annually and is dependent on a candidate's relevant skills and experience.
Hybrid work model (4 days in office required, Friday work from home), designed to balance flexibility and in-person collaboration.
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, and commuter benefits.
Paid time off and holidays, with accrual based on tenure and role.
Learning opportunities, including mentorship, structured programs, and personalized development paths.
Opportunity to contribute to a growing, global brand at the forefront of luxury and innovation.
