Indirect Procurement Buyer

Kiko Milano; Lazio; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

KIKO MILANO cerca un/una Procurement Buyer indiretti per guidare iniziative di sourcing, analisi di spesa e gestione fornitori nelle categorie indirette. Ruolo chiave per negoziazioni complesse, conformità P2P e collaborazione con funzioni interne.

In questa posizione sarà responsabile di sviluppare strategie di category, migliorare le partnership con fornitori e assicurare valore, qualità e delivery. Lavoro in ambiente dinamico con focus su retailer e progetti di store rollout.

Competenze

• Laurea pertinente richiesta.
• Ottima capacità di analisi e di valutazione economica.
• Esperienza in gare d'appalto e gestione fornitori indiretti.

Mansioni

• Guidare iniziative di sourcing per categorie indirette, dal needs e spend analysis fino a RFQ/RFP e assegnazione fornitore.
• Gestire attività di procurement per costruzione retail e arredi, fornitori locali e manutenzioni.
• Supportare ulteriori categorie indirette come Trade Marketing, Facility Management, servizi professionali e logistica.
• Collaborare con Business, Finance, Legal e stakeholder per definire requisiti e bilanciare costi, qualità e rischio.
• Negoziare condizioni commerciali e contrattuali con il supporto legale, inclusi prezzi e termini di pagamento.
• Gestire gare locali e globali in linea con le policy aziendali, con valutazione trasparente e conformità P2P.
• Sviluppare e ottimizzare il programma fornitori tramite scouting, onboarding e due diligence.
• Monitorare risparmi, evitamento costi e creazione di valore.
• Supportare analisi CAPEX/OPEX e visibilità di budget e costi totali.
• Monitorare performance fornitori tramite KPI e scorecard, attuando azioni correttive.

Conoscenze

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analisi dati

Tender management

Procurement

MS Office

Fluent Italian

Fluent English

Formazione

Laurea in Economia / Ingegneria gestionale / Ingegneria o equivalente

Strumenti

SAP

e-sourcing

P2P platform

Descrizione del lavoro

Indirect Procurement Buyer KIKO MILANO Roma, Lazio, IT

Descrizione dell’offerta di lavoro

THE COMPANY KIKO MILANO was founded in 1997 in Milan and since then has revolutionized how cosmetics are sold globally. We thrive to offer an incredible variety of products, textures & colours, a multi-sensorial experience in innovative technology yet always at an affordable price. Based in Italy, and truthful to its DNA, KIKO MILANO takes advantage of combining trustworthy quality, creativity and stunning aesthetics.

YOUR ROLE AT KIKO

• Lead sourcing initiatives for assigned indirect categories, from needs and spend analysis through market scouting, RFI/RFQ/RFP processes, 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.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• 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;
• Previous exposure to retail, store construction, real estate, fit-out, facility management or related technical categories, combined with the flexibility to manage broader indirect spend;
• Hands‑on experience in competitive tenders and in the sourcing cycle from stakeholder 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 readand challenge technical or commercial specifications;
• familiarity with drawings, BOQs or store roll‑out processes would be a plus;
• Fluent in Italian and English;
• French and/or Spanish 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. xlwpduy
• WE WOULD LOVE IF YOU HADA pragmatic, solution-oriented and accountable mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities at pace;
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management and influencing skills;
• Curiosity and the ability to challenge requirements constructively while building trusted cross‑functional relationships;
• An international outlook and the ability to work effectively with local teams, global stakeholders and suppliers;
• Attention to detail, integrity and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information;
• A continuous‑improvement mindset and interest in procurement digitalization, supplier risk management and sustainable sourcing;
• Openness toa culture of continuous feedback.