KERING Indirect Procurement Manager

About Kering  

Kering is a global, family-led luxury group, home to people whose passion and expertise nurture creative Houses across ready-to-wear and couture, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear and beauty: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735, as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté. Inspired by their creative heritage, Kering’s Houses design and craft exceptional products and experiences that reflect the Group’s commitment to excellence, sustainability and culture. This vision is expressed in our signature: Creativity is our Legacy. In 2024, Kering employed 47,000 people and generated revenue of €17.2 billion. 

We are currently looking for Indirect Procurement Manager responsible for the most categories within Kering Group. You would be able to work closely with other brands within Kering Group.

Your opportunity

The Indirect Procurement Manager will have the following key responsibilities

Manage sourcing and commercial on Indirect categories in Japan

• Creating values for all Kering brands through strategic indirect procurement projects to ensure internal stakeholders’ satisfaction
• Initiating the procurement strategic sourcing plans, communicating and working together with brand stakeholders to resolve roadblocks ensuring prompt initiative implementation
• Support local, regional, and global stakeholders in realizing objectives and implementing functional strategies
• Lead commercial negotiations & project implementation for major CAPEX spend across both Japan & Korea

Stakeholder Management in Japan

• Lead, initiate and drive indirect procurement plans partnering with key stakeholders
• Maintain an expertise in the geographic and category specific to the area of responsibility. Interface locally with all Kering brands stakeholders to establish strong relationships as an indirect procurement expert and advisor
• Develop and maintain industry/market knowledge (i.e. be the subject matter expert). Know the market, plant spends, priorities, needs, etc.
• Coordinate and take ownership of regional spends in indirect procurement projects
• Promote indirect procurement guidelines and exchange of best practices professionally

Supplier Management

• Manage quality and risks of service and goods being subscribed
• Drive and enhance vendor performance through continuous optimization efforts
• Bring new mindset and share successful regional strategic indirect procurement experience from relevant industry

How you will contribute 

Operations

• Lead procurement projects in partnership with Kering Japan brand stakeholders, encompassing specification of work, sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and roll-out
• Plan, execute, and report on allocated procurement categories in Japan to deliver competitive advantage for Kering brands and corporate, focusing on cost-saving, process optimization, and innovation.
• Select and manage supplier performance and compliance, ensuring alignment with Compliance, CSR, Security, Legal, and Finance departments
• Support the relevant method and operational procedure for selected projects aligned with the Group Procurement Guidelines
• Develop cost saving and process improvement strategies on both group and brand level
• Establish best practice and benchmarks throughout brands by creation, steering and continuous involvement of stakeholders
• Provide regular project reports and performance in timely manner

Budgeting and Reporting

• Prepare and manage the budget for Indirect Procurement activities in the region
• Report projects and performance, providing quantitative and qualitative outcomes 

Communication

• Ensure proper external communication with suppliers and internal communication within Kering about procurement projects, selected suppliers and agreement conditions, adhering to Purchasing guidelines.

Who you are?

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience gained from multi-entity and/or cross functional environment in procurement/SCM field in Japanese market
• Experience in planning, executing and managing both OPEX and CAPEX tenders complying with designated guidelines and rules
• Experience working in a global organization
• Strong negotiation skills
• Confidence and credibility with excellent communication and relationship management skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree
• General knowledge of processes
• Good management and leadership ability
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, rigorous & responsiveness, decision-making capability
• Fluent in Japanese and business level English

Why work with us?

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enrich the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering adventure and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a dynamic team in a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering, and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.