Raw Material Buyer

Loewe; Fiesso d'Artico; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An established industry player seeks a Raw Material Buyer to oversee the planning and sourcing of footwear production. This role involves collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to ensure quality and compliance with specifications. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, a technical or business management background, and a passion for building efficient processes. Join a forward-thinking company that values craftsmanship and diversity, and be part of a team that shapes the future of luxury footwear production.

Competenze

• 5+ years in footwear production with a brand or manufacturer.
• Experience in supply chain management and production processes.

Mansioni

• Plan and schedule production based on conformity process validation.
• Coordinate purchasing and sourcing of raw materials.

Conoscenze

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Formazione

Engineering Degree

Business Administration Degree

Science Degree

Strumenti

ERP Systems

PowerBi

Office 365

TMS

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Raw Material Buyer

Department: Shoes Business Unit

Permanent contract

About LOEWE:

Created in Spain in 1846, LOEWE approaches 175 years as one of the world’s major luxury houses. Since 2013, under LOEWE’s creative director, Jonathan Anderson, the brand has started a new chapter, presenting itself to the world as a house focused on craft and culture; evidenced through an intellectual yet playful approach to fashion, bold and vibrant Spanish lifestyle, and unmatched expertise with leather.

LOEWE has a rich legacy of craftsmanship dating back to its beginnings as a collective workshop and has long valued artisanal techniques in its approach to design and manufacture. These core values are reflected in the brand’s belief in the importance of craft in today’s culture, its modern interpretations of historical artistic achievements and its commitment to supporting contemporary art, craft and culture around the world.

Job Description:

The Position Based in Italy, the Footwear Production and Raw Materials Manager is responsible for planning footwear production, from pre-purchasing raw materials and reserving capacity with manufacturers to delivering finished products to the logistics center in Spain.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work closely with the industrial team to plan and schedule the production based on the conformity process validation.
2. Involved in problem-solving, drawing on the skills and expertise of internal and external players, including manufacturers.
3. Coordinate the purchasing and sourcing of components & raw materials from suppliers with the shoe manufacturers.
4. Support production team in managing quality, compliance with Loewe specifications, and compliance with international regulations of purchased materials in collaboration with the development team and the quality team.
5. Be involved in the pre-purchase and risk purchasing processes to ensure the time to market.

Qualifications:

1. 5 years of experience in Footwear, within a Brand or manufacturer with a significantly developed structure and efficient organization.
2. Technical or business management background preferred, with 4 years in Production or industrialization or supply chain management.
3. Willing to build something of his / her own, setting up and animating quality processes and procedures including KPIs management.
4. Drive improvement plans with internal and external partners.
5. Leadership and excellent communication skills.
6. Academic Background: Engineering, science degree, or business administration degree. Other education profiles may be considered depending on the background of the candidate.
7. Languages required: Italian mother tongue or bilingual. English, fluent C1, mandatory and proven. French is a plus.
8. IT systems mindset. ERP, Portal & TMS.
9. Developed analytical and Excel skills, knowledge of PowerBi and Office 365 tools, and used to working with large data sheets and dashboard management.

Encouraging diversity in all its forms, LOEWE is committed to the employment of people with disabilities.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all.