Sourcing Category Manager Wearables

Luxottica; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 65.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading eyewear and eyecare company in Milan seeks a Sourcing Lead for a strategic Wearable project. The role involves managing sourcing activities, optimizing supplier performance, and leading cross-functional projects. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in sourcing management, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. The company offers flexible work conditions, comprehensive health insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Servizi

Access to learning platform

Flexible work conditions

Corporate Shareholding Program

Special offers for employees

Health insurance coverage

Competenze

• At least 5 years of experience in Sourcing Management in a multinational company.
• Solid experience with Office 365, MS Project, Google Docs.
• Good knowledge in finance and contract management is advantageous.

Mansioni

• Develop and execute sourcing strategy based on business requirements.
• Negotiate with local/global suppliers for competitive conditions.
• Monitor supplier performance and initiate improvement programs.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Influencing skills

Formazione

Educational Background in Engineering

Strumenti

Office 365

MS Project

Google Docs

Descrizione del lavoro

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products, iconic brands that consumers love, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

Your Role

The candidate will be the Sourcing Lead for a strategic Wearable project at the heart of the collaboration between EssilorLuxottica and one of the most important Big Tech Companies. He/She will be involved in the project from the development phase to the Mass Production launch and managing then the Sustaining phase of the project for the sourcing activities across assigned categories.

Main Responsibilities

• Working with global team in developing and executing sourcing strategy according to business strategy requirement.
• New supplier evaluation and introduction.
• Setting up a global supplier base identifying best areas to guarantee competitive advantages, technical/quality requirement, service, supply sustainability.
• Coordinates purchasing activities across Operations functions to guarantee inventory in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Sourcing industrial materials categories, mechanical and electronics components, equipment, finished products, indirect materials for manufacturing, ensuring effective supply and services availabilities for operation and business growth.
• Supplier base optimization, monitor supplier performance and evaluation, initiate supplier improvement program.
• Total cost of ownership approach to guarantee best competitive sourcing to the Company.
• Cost reduction plan development across categories and implementation.
• Negotiation with local / global suppliers to achieve targeted commercial conditions.
• Support cross functional projects to improve service, quality, NPI requirements and cost.
• Provide reporting on areas of sourcing, supply, spend and PPV reports.

Main Requirements

• Educational Background in Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in Sourcing Management in multinational company.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Solid experience with Office 365, MS project, Google docs.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Scientific approach.
• Good knowledge in finance and contract management is advantageous.
• Excellent relationship and influencing skills.
• Fluent English.
• Availability to travel across Italy, in Europe, US and Asia.
• Previous experience in Consumer Electronics Multinational Companies.

What’s in it for you

In EssilorLuxottica, you are not defined just by your job title. Each career adventure is unique, but have a glimpse of the benefits and perks you can have by choosing us.

• Access to our cutting-edge learning platform, Leonardo, and personalized development programs to help you grow professionally and personally.
• Enjoy flexible work conditions with up to 50% flexibility, depending on role and function.
• Join the Corporate Shareholding Program “BOOST”, an opportunity to share in the company’s success and directly benefit from EssilorLuxottica’s growth.
• Access special offers for employees on a vast range of eyewear, eyecare products, and fashion apparel, so you can enjoy our world-class brands firsthand.
• Benefit from comprehensive health insurance coverage, ensuring you and your family’s well-being.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.