Global Indirect Procurement Lead

KIKO MILANO; Milano; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

KIKO MILANO in Milan seeks an Indirect Procurement Buyer to join its Global Indirect Procurement team, reporting to the Global Director. You will oversee end-to-end sourcing across indirect categories, with emphasis on retail construction, store-related spend, and related services.

The role requires at least 5 years in procurement, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and fluency in Italian and English (French/Spanish a plus). Advanced MS Office; SAP or e-sourcing experience is a plus.

Competenze

• Degree in Economics, Management Engineering, Engineering or similar.
• At least 5 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, with ownership of indirect categories and negotiations in a structured organization.
• Experience in retail, store construction, real estate, fit-out, facility management or related technical categories.
• Hands-on experience in competitive tenders and sourcing cycle from requirements through supplier award and contract signature.
• Solid commercial and analytical skills, including quotation comparison, cost breakdown, TCO, savings tracking and supplier performance analysis.
• Ability to read and challenge technical or commercial specifications; familiarity with drawings, BOQs or store roll-out processes would be a plus.
• Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint. SAP, e-sourcing, contract management or P2P platform knowledge would be a plus.

Mansioni

• Lead sourcing initiatives for assigned indirect categories from needs and spend analysis through market scouting, RFI/RFQ/RFP, bid evaluation, negotiation, supplier award and implementation.
• Manage procurement activities for retail construction and store-related spend, including general contractors, furniture and millwork, lighting, fixtures, technical services, local vendors and maintenance works.
• Support additional indirect categories such as Trade Marketing and POP materials, Facility Management, Professional Services, Logistics, HR, Utilities and other business services.
• Partner with Business, Finance, Legal and other stakeholders to define requirements and ensure the optimal balance of cost, quality, service, delivery, innovation and risk.
• Negotiate commercial conditions and contractual frameworks in collaboration with Legal, including pricing, service levels, payment terms, warranties and renewal conditions.
• Manage local and global tenders in line with company policies, ensuring transparent supplier evaluation, documented award decisions and full compliance with Procure-to-Pay processes.
• Develop and optimize the supplier base through market intelligence, supplier scouting, qualification, onboarding and due diligence activities.
• Track and report savings, cost avoidance and value creation initiatives; support CAPEX/OPEX analysis, budget visibility, cost breakdowns and total cost of ownership assessments.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards and business reviews, driving corrective actions, continuous improvement initiatives, innovation and business continuity.
• Lead or support the development of category strategies, procurement standards, sourcing methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging market intelligence and sharing best practices across the organization.

Conoscenze

Fluent in Italian

Fluent in English

French or Spanish a plus

Formazione

Degree in Economics or Engineering

Strumenti

SAP

E-sourcing tools

Contract management systems

P2P platforms

Descrizione del lavoro

KIKO MILANO in Milan seeks an Indirect Procurement Buyer to join its Global Indirect Procurement team, reporting to the Global Director. You will oversee end-to-end sourcing across indirect categories, with emphasis on retail construction, store-related spend, and related services.

The role requires at least 5 years in procurement, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and fluency in Italian and English (French/Spanish a plus). Advanced MS Office; SAP or e-sourcing experience is a plus.