Raw Material Procurement Specialist

AMIRI; Milano; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Meal vouchers

Employee discount program

Descrizione del lavoro

AMIRI is seeking a Raw Materials Procurement Specialist to support the Raw Materials Manager in creating, developing, procuring, and industrializing seasonal fabrics. You will ensure operational excellence, cost awareness, and alignment between Development, Production, and Design across the seasonal lifecycle.

The role involves end-to-end procurement, supplier coordination, and fabric approvals, with a focus on meeting deadlines and optimizing costs within a luxury fashion context.

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience in Raw Materials within luxury fashion.
• Advanced knowledge of fabric construction, compositions, print techniques, and industrialization.
• Strong understanding of supply chain constraints, lead times, and supplier capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills for fabric tracking, costing, and reporting.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and supplier management skills.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration with Design, Merchandising, Product Development, and Production teams.

Mansioni

• Procurement and production support for seasonal fabrics.
• End-to-end procurement management under the Manager's direction.
• Coordinate with suppliers, mills, and vendors for timely deliveries.
• Track fabric status, approvals, and seasonal milestones.
• Prepare PLM and Excel reports on developments and risks.
• Support fabric industrialization and production optimization.
• Collaborate with Design, PD, and Production on material approvals.

Conoscenze

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Collaboration

Forecasting

Excel reporting

Strumenti

Excel

PLM software

Descrizione del lavoro

The Raw Material Procurement Specialist supports the Raw Materials Manager across the creation, development, procurement, and industrialization of seasonal fabrics. The role ensures operational excellence, cost-awareness, and smooth alignment between Development, Production, and Design. As a core member of the Raw Materials team, the Specialist maintains full visibility over fabric status, approvals, and timing across the entire seasonal lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement & Production Support
• Manage end-to-end procurement of raw materials under Manager direction
• Strong experience in order management, supplier communication, and coordination with vendors and fabric mills
• Ensure development and production deliveries are aligned with seasonal timelines
• Oversee stock management across Codetex, vendors, mills, and liability inventory
• Support fabric industrialization and production optimization with the Manager
• Track invoices, fabric approvals, and distribution of fabric “Masters” to vendors and mills
• Balance development and production calendars, ensuring priorities and deadlines are met
• Build strong knowledge of supplier capabilities to place accurate and efficient orders
• Maintain clear visibility on fabric approvals and seasonal status with the Raw Materials Manager
• Prepare PLM and Excel reports to monitor developments, risks, and daily updates
• Compliance knowledge is a plus, supporting risk identification with the Compliance team
• Creative Development
• Support the development of new base fabrics with the Raw Materials Manager
• Track development pricing and identify cost-effective industrialization solutions with suppliers
• Approve fabrics during development and production stages
• Coordinate fabric research and innovation with Design and PD teams in line with seasonal needs
• Business & Cross-Functional Partnership
• Partner with the Raw Materials Manager and Head of Production on seasonal planning and pre-orders
• Monitor collection pricing evolution and flag potential risks
• Work closely with Design on material approvals and alignment
• Maintain strong cross-functional communication with Design, PD, Merchandising, and Production teams

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in Raw Materials within luxury fashion, ideally with a procurement focus
• Advanced knowledge of fabric construction, compositions, print techniques, and industrialization
• Strong understanding of supply chain constraints, lead times, and supplier capabilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple calendars, priorities, and deadlines across development and production
• Advanced Excel skills for fabric tracking, costing, and reporting
• Strong communication, negotiation, and supplier management skills
• Proven cross-functional collaboration with Design, Merchandising, Product Development, and Production teams
• Collaborative, proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-driven mindset
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Dedicated, reliable, and eager to grow within a dynamic environment

Contract Type:

Permanent employment contract (Tempo Indeterminato)

Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL):

CCNL Commercio - level and classification to be determined based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and responsibilities associated with the role.

Salary Range:

€40,000 - €45,000 gross annual salary, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Additional Benefits:

• Meal vouchers
• Employee discount program