Global Category Manager Wearables Ne

Global Category Manager Wearables
Ne
Liguria, Ne

If you've worn a pair of glasses, we've already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses.

We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190, 000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

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Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world?

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Your role

We are looking for a Global Category Manager Wereables who will join our Sourcing Department.

Main responsibilities:

- Working with global team in developing and executing sourcing strategy according to business strategy requirement.

- New supplier evaluation and introduction.

- Setting up a global supplier base identifying best areas to guarantee competitive advantages, technical/quality requirement, service, supply sustainability.

- Coordinates purchasing activities across Operations functions to guarantee inventory in a cost effective and timely manner

- Sourcing industrial materials categories, mechanical and electronics components, equipment, finished products, indirect materials for manufacturing, ensuring effective supply and services availabilities for operation and business growth.

- Supplier base optimization, monitor supplier performance and evaluation, initiate supplier improvement program.

- Total cost of ownership approach to guarantee best competitive sourcing to the Company.

- Cost reduction plan development across categories and implementation.

- Negotiation with local / global suppliers to achieve targeted commercial conditions.

- Support cross functional projects to improve service, quality, NPI requirements and cost.

- Provide reporting on areas of sourcing, supply, spend and PPV reports

Main requirements:

- Educational Background in Engineering

- At least 5 years of experience in Sourcing Management in multinational company

- Strong analytical and negotiation skills

- Solid experience with Office 365, MS project, Google docs

- Strong organizational and communication skills

- Scientific approach

- Good knowledge in finance and contract management is advantageous.

- Excellent relationship and influencing skills

- Fluent English

- Availability to travel across Italy, in Europe, US and Asia

- Previous experience in Consumer Electronics Multinational Companies.

What's in it for you

In EssilorLuxottica, you are not defined just by your job title.

Each career adventure is unique, but have a glimpse of the benefits and perks you can have by choosing us.

1.

Access to our cutting-edge learning platform, Leonardo, and personalized development programs to help you grow professionally and personally.

2.

Enjoy flexible work conditions with up to 50% flexibility, depending on role and function.

3.

Join the Corporate Shareholding Program "BOOST", an opportunity to share in the company's success and directly benefit from EssilorLuxottica's growth.

4.

Access special offers for employees on a vast range of eyewear, eyecare products, and fashion apparel, so you can enjoy our world-class brands firsthand.

5.

Benefit from comprehensive health insurance coverage, ensuring you and your family's well-being.

Recruiting process

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We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.