KERING Indirect Procurement Executive, Greater China and SEAO

About Kering A global Luxury group, Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods, Jewelry and Watches: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ulysse Nardin, Girard-Perregaux, as well as Kering Eyewear. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Houses to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow’s Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these beliefs in our signature: “Empowering Imagination”. In 2020, Kering had over 38,000 employees and revenue of €13.1 billion.

SUMMARY

This is a newly created position in the Indirect Procurement Department of Kering Asia Pacific. Report to the Senior Indirect Procurement Manager, this position requires the incumbent to create value for all Kering brands in Asia Pacific through supporting and contributing of indirect procurement projects at local, region, and global level.

The incumbent is expected to be a procurement expertise to have capability to work and support in a multi-Brand environment and in promoting indirect procurement guidelines and exchange of best practices professionally.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build trust and credibility across internal stakeholder community by demonstrating required expertise and supports in all procurement-related activities

• To lead end-to-end procurement process (specification of work, strategic planning, sourcing, negotiation, contract management, roll-out) in close partnership with Kering Asia Pacific brands’ stakeholders

• Ensure compliance with Group Indirect Procurement guidelines while driving commercial effectiveness and strong business ethics

• To develop creative and sustainable solution/process in different categories (store planning, operation, marketing, IT, etc)

• To monitor and support global or regional project roll-out led by category leaders of indirect procurement department

• To develop best practice and benchmarks among brands, in different countries across APAC

• To handle quality, supplier and risk management, processes improvement and cost saving to ensure internal stakeholders satisfaction

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor Degree or above in Procurement Management, Business Administration, Finance or equivalent

• Minimum 3-year experience in procurement functions preferably from MNCs

• Self-starter, high integrity and strong negotiation skills

• Excellent communication skills with all levels of organization and suppliers especially in multi-brands environment

• Organize with an analytical and creative mindset as well as a good team player

• Advance MS Office skills especially Excel

• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, a third language in French is a plus

• Candidate with more experience will be considered as Senior Indirect Procurement Executive, Greater China and SEAO
   

Why work with us?

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering adventure and and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a thriving Atelier 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.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches 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.