Senior Global Buyer - Eyewear & Optical Manufacturing

EssilorLuxottica; Settimo Milanese; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supplementary Health insurance

Supplementary Pension Plan

Welfare Catalog access

Meal Vouchers

Employee discounts on company products

Company laptop and mobile phone

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica in Settimo Milanese, Italy is recruiting a Senior Buyer to lead international sourcing, contract management, and supplier collaboration. You will drive rapid prototype development, cost-reduction projects, and regional supplier contracts for Italy and China, while ensuring compliance and sustainability standards.

The role requires strong negotiations, global supplier management, and cross-functional interaction with Supply Chain, R&D, Manufacturing, Controlling, and Quality

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of sourcing/purchasing practices and procedures; contract management experience.
• Experience in global organizations, dealing with international suppliers and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead RFI/RFP/RFQ processes and negotiate favorable terms.
• Analytical mindset with business acumen and cost-optimization focus.
• Fluent in Italian and English; teamwork oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage negotiations and launch regional RFI/RFP/RFQ across the category using a total cost of ownership approach.
• Oversee suppliers management, scouting new suppliers and consolidating key relationships.
• Evaluate sourcing risks and monitor supplier performance and compliance.
• Develop and manage contracts with local and global suppliers (Italy/China when applicable).
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, R&D, Manufacturing, Controlling, and Quality teams.

Skills

Sourcing

Purchasing

Contract management

Negotiations

RFQ/RFP/RFQ

Supplier management

Global procurement

Cost optimization

Education

Master's Degree in Management or Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

EssilorLuxottica in Settimo Milanese, Italy is recruiting a Senior Buyer to lead international sourcing, contract management, and supplier collaboration. You will drive rapid prototype development, cost-reduction projects, and regional supplier contracts for Italy and China, while ensuring compliance and sustainability standards.

The role requires strong negotiations, global supplier management, and cross-functional interaction with Supply Chain, R&D, Manufacturing, Controlling, and Quality