Sourcing Specialist - Fixed Term

Overview

The Company KIKO MILANO was founded in 1997 in Milan and since then has revolutionized how cosmetics are sold globally. We thrive to offer an incredible variety of products, textures & colours, a multi-sensorial experience in innovative technology yet always at an affordable price. Based in Italy, and truthful to its DNA, KIKO MILANO takes advantage of combining trustworthy quality, creativity and stunning aesthetics.

Your role at KIKO MILANO

We are looking for a Fixed Term Sourcing Specialist — Bulk & Assembling — to join KIKO MILANO’s Sourcing Team, reporting to the Head of Sourcing. This role is responsible for handling the Bulk & Assembly category suppliers’ portfolio and negotiating best purchasing costs for new product launches to ensure the best profitable opportunities for the Company.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tenders for the launch of new products with the involved suppliers, in response to Marketing plans. Negotiate the best conditions in terms of timing and pricing with the involved suppliers.
• Monitor and strategically intervene on spending of reference Category suppliers to ensure their most sustainable and mutually convenient growth.
• Keep a constant eye on category portfolio’s best balance in terms of production capacities and suppliers’ potentials and specialties, to make sure involvement of the best players per each new project.
• Monitor the reference market to scout for new potential supply sources and be the leading guide of their evaluation and onboarding process.

What you will need to succeed

• Degree in Economics or equivalent
• Minimum 2-year experience in a similar role
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Solid negotiation and analytical skills
• Very good use of Excel

We would love if you had

• A leader-driven approach: Thinking before acting, innovating, simplifying and delivering results
• Placing the customer first, driving change and leading by example
• Collaborating, growing expertise and embracing diversity
• Ability to learn on the job
• Ability to manage change
• Strong problem-solving skills & detail-oriented
• Highly collaborative style & willingness and demonstrated ability to work in teams
• Active listening
• Emotional intelligence
• Openness to a culture of continuous feedback

EEO notice

KIKO si impegna ad ampliare i propri sforzi per garantire le Pari Opportunità e dedica una particolare attenzione all’integrazione delle persone con disabilità all’interno dell’azienda. Tutte le posizioni aperte in KIKO sono rivolte anche ai candidati appartenenti alle Categorie Protette l.68 / 99. I dati verranno trattati esclusivamente ai fini di Ricerca del Personale. Leggi l\'informativa privacy riportata al link https://recruiting-italy.kikocosmetics.com/info.pdf