Regional Procurement Manager

Ermenegildo Zegna Holditalia S.p.A; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (4 days in office, 1

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

ZEGNA in New York is seeking a Regional Procurement Manager to lead North America procurement, partnering with business leaders and suppliers to optimize costs, drive sourcing initiatives, and align with Group policies and governance.

You will act as regional procurement SME, support multiple brands, implement category strategies, manage supplier performance, and collaborate with Retail, Marketing, Finance and HR to deliver value and ensure procurement excellence across the region.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of procurement and sourcing experience in luxury, fashion, or retail.
• Experience working within international and matrix organizations.
• Experience managing sourcing across categories such as marketing, retail operations, events, or store development.
• Strong knowledge of the U.S. sourcing, procurement, and negotiation landscape.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical skills: spend analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO), KPI management, and supplier evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement processes, including RFPs, RFQs, supplier negotiations, contract management, and vendor selection.
• Execute Group category strategies within the North American market, adapting global initiatives to local business needs.
• Identify and deliver cost optimization, efficiency, and value-creation opportunities across multiple spend categories.
• Build, qualify, and manage a high-performing regional supplier base.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation, service excellence, and long-term value.
• Partner closely with Retail, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Operations, HR, Finance, and other key stakeholders to support business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Group Procurement policies, governance requirements, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Assess supplier performance, contractual compliance, and risk exposure to support business continuity and mitigate operational risks.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and provide insights and recommendations to support continuous improvement.
• Support the implementation and adoption of procurement tools, including SAP Ariba and the Vendor Portal.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on procurement best practices, sourcing strategies, and supplier engagement.

Skills

Procurement and sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical spend analysis

Contract management

Tools

SAP Ariba

Vendor Portal

Job description

ABOUT ZEGNA

The global leader in luxury menswear, ZEGNA was founded in the Italian Alps in 1910. Part of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group, the brand remains true to the values of its visionary Founder, Ermenegildo Zegna, who believed in creating world-class fabrics in harmony with both nature and local communities-a philosophy embodied by Oasi Zegna, the home of our values. The inspiration behind the brand's values, Oasi Zegna, continues to guide everything we do at ZEGNA - from supporting our people to fostering a culture of growth, where craftsmanship and innovation are core elements of our learning processes and long-term growth strategy.

YOUR ROLE AT ZEGNA

As Regional Procurement Manager, based in New York, you will bring your unique strengths to the Group Indirect Procurement Team, by leading procurement activities across North America, serving as the key regional procurement partner to business leaders and suppliers. In this role, you will drive sourcing initiatives, optimize costs, strengthen supplier performance, and ensure alignment with Group Procurement strategies, policies, and governance standards.

Acting as the regional procurement subject matter expert, you will support multiple brands and functions while identifying opportunities to deliver value, improve processes, and drive operational excellence. You will work closely with the Head of Group Category Management and key stakeholders across the organization to implement procurement best practices and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

HOW YOU BRING IT TO LIFE

Here's how you'll bring this role to life each day - making it your own and shaping it with your unique talents and expertise:

• Manage end-to-end sourcing and procurement processes, including RFPs, RFQs, supplier negotiations, contract management, and vendor selection.
• Execute Group category strategies within the North American market, adapting global initiatives to local business needs.
• Identify and deliver cost optimization, efficiency, and value-creation opportunities across multiple spend categories.
• Build, qualify, and manage a high-performing regional supplier base.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation, service excellence, and long-term value.
• Partner closely with Retail, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Operations, HR, Finance, and other key stakeholders to support business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Group Procurement policies, governance requirements, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Assess supplier performance, contractual compliance, and risk exposure to support business continuity and mitigate operational risks.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and provide insights and recommendations to support continuous improvement.
• Support the implementation and adoption of procurement tools, including SAP Ariba and the Vendor Portal.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on procurement best practices, sourcing strategies, and supplier engagement.

WHO YOU ARE

• 6-8 years of procurement and sourcing experience, preferably within luxury, fashion, retail, or other consumer-facing industries.
• Experience working within international and matrix organizations.
• Proven background managing sourcing initiatives across categories such as marketing, retail operations, visual merchandising, events, store development, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of the U.S. sourcing, procurement, and negotiation landscape.
• Hands-on, highly organized, and execution-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Strong sourcing, supplier management, and negotiation capabilities.
• Analytical mindset with experience in spend analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO), KPI management, and supplier performance evaluation.
• Solid knowledge of procurement processes, including strategic sourcing, tendering, contract management, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations.

YOUR ZEGNA OFFER

• The pay range for this position is $145,000-150,000 annually and is dependent on a candidate's relevant skills and experience.
• Hybrid work model (4 days in office required, Friday work from home), designed to balance flexibility and in-person collaboration.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, and commuter benefits.
• Paid time off and holidays, with accrual based on tenure and role.
• Learning opportunities, including mentorship, structured programs, and personalized development paths.
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing, global brand at the forefront of luxury and innovation.

NATURALLY IN ZEGNA

Joining us means stepping into a world of excellence, where the uniqueness of our authenticity is rooted in the talents of our people, who together contribute to weaving a story of innovation and craftsmanship. You will become part of an ongoing journey of development, uncovering your talents while contributing to a proud legacy and a vibrant tomorrow.