SAINT LAURENT Purchasing Specialist Fabrics and other Categories
Saint Laurent - Regular
SCANDICCI - Italy
ABOUT SAINT LAURENT
Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent was the first couture house to introduce the concept of luxury prêt-à-porter in a 1966 collection called ‘Rive Gauche’, synonymous with youth and freedom. This shift represented a first critical step in the modernization of fashion and revolutionized the socio-cultural landscape.
In 1999, the luxury goods division of the Kering Group acquired Yves Saint Laurent and, under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since April 2016, continues to position the house at the summit of the luxury universe.
Today, Saint Laurent collections include women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties and eyewear.
ROLE
You will be required to manage purchasing and procurement of fabrics, generic materials and packaging parts for leather and fabrics manufacturing, ensuring that deliveries are provided in a timely and efficient manner.
MISSION
- Define and negotiate prices with the suppliers indicated and/or in cooperation with Engineering Dept. of the different product categories
- Research of new potential material suppliers
- Manage order based on MRP’s needs (Material Requirements Planning) and forecasts
- Liaise with suppliers and production departments to ensure that orders advance in a timely manner and manage reports’ updates
- Liaise with internal departments of the different product categories (Planning, Production, Product development and Engineering) on a daily basis and update orders accordingly
- Input and manage orders and material movements through the management software programs
- Report on regular basis to the Indirect Purchasing Dept. in Paris for common strategy and possible cross activities
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role for fashion companies
- Economics bachelor degree
- Fluent in English, French knowledge preferred
- Relevant experience in Excel and main management software programs, AS400 and Stealth knowledge preferred
- Team work attitude
- Excellent organizational and communicative skills
Saint Laurent 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
- Full time
- Europe
- Italy
