Sourcing Specialist - Fixed Term

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.

Such talent is responsible of handling the Bulk & Assembly category suppliers’ portfolio and negotiating best purchasing costs for new product launches to concur to the best profitable business opportunities for the Company.

In particular, you will:

• Lead the tenders for the launch of new products with the involved suppliers, in response of 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
• Openness to a culture of continuous feedback

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

• Industries

  Retail Health and Personal Care Products

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