Sourcing Manager

Yibi Group | Global Manufacturing Partner for Luxury Jewelry & Leather Goods Hardware; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

YIBI Group is seeking a Sourcing Manager based in Italy to lead leather goods and accessories supplier engagements. You will bridge Italy's product-development ecosystem with YIBI's manufacturing network, driving strategic sourcing initiatives.

The role emphasizes supplier collaboration, cost and lead-time management, and cross-functional communication with product teams and engineering. Experience in leather goods sourcing and hardware components is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing, leather goods, accessories, or supplier management.
• Familiarity with hardware and metal components is preferred.
• Strong commercial and product understanding.
• Existing industry relationships within Italy are an advantage.
• Remote, contract-based and project-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with sourcing, product-development, and supplier-management teams.
• Identify relevant leather goods and accessories development opportunities.
• Provide insights into supplier requirements, product specifications, cost, quality, and lead-time expectations.
• Support discussions between Italian product teams and YIBI's engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Monitor developments within the Italian leather goods and accessories supply chain.

Skills

Leather goods sourcing

Supplier management

Product development

Hardware / metal components

Commercial understanding

Job description

YIBI Group is a global manufacturing partner specializing in luxury leather goods hardware, high-end fashion jewelry, and precision metal components. We support international brands from hardware development and engineering through manufacturing, finishing, assembly, and scalable production.

About the Role

We are looking for a Sourcing Manager based in Italy with a strong understanding of leather goods, accessories, components, and supplier collaboration. The role connects Italy's product-development and sourcing ecosystem with YIBI's manufacturing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with sourcing, product-development, and supplier-management teams.
• Identify relevant leather goods and accessories development opportunities.
• Provide insights into supplier requirements, product specifications, cost, quality, and lead-time expectations.
• Support discussions between Italian product teams and YIBI's engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Monitor developments within the Italian leather goods and accessories supply chain.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing, leather goods, accessories, product development, or supplier management.
• Familiarity with hardware, metal components, and manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Strong commercial and product understanding.
• Existing industry relationships within Italy are an advantage.
• Remote, contract-based and project-oriented.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of leather goods and accessories.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with hardware and metal components.
• Existing industry relationships within Italy.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.