Senior Manager Purchasing
Company: The Luxottica Group
Location: Yonkers
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Requisition ID: 681852Position:Full-TimeTotal Rewards:
Benefits/Incentive InformationLuxottica is a global leader in the
design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports
eyewear. Our wholesale network covers more than 150 countries and
our retail presence consists of over 9,100 retail stores across the
globe.In North America, our wholesale business is the home to
global brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, and many of the top fashion
house brands. Our leading retail brands include; LensCrafters,
Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, and Target Optical. We are also home
to EyeMed, the fastest growing vision care company in the United
States.Supporting over 4,500 retail stores in North America, a
career in our retail headquarters allows us to stay in touch with
the end customer and use their ever-changing behaviors and
preferences to shape our offerings of the best eyewear and
services.GENERAL FUNCTIONResponsible for leading the development
and implementation of the North America Indirect Procurement
strategies, leading sourcing activities and ensuring the programs
are aligned with global and regional program objectives. This
position will focus on streamling process/system improvements while
providing exceptional customer service and cost savings in
alignment with Corporate initiatives. This position will manage
individuals within Indirect Procurement providing guidance and
direction on matters wihin the commodities services. This position
will serve as a leader in the company's efforts to maintain an
effective system of internal controls.This position will monitor
developments related to their respective field, actively pursue
knowledge, familiarize with design development and use information
to accurately make timely decisions as well as contribute to the
decision making process by logically presenting ideas to decision
makers.The candidate should demonstrate experience in one or more
of the following categories as part of Indirect Procurement:
Utilities/Facility Management, Corporate Services, HR, Professional
Services, Marketing/Trade Marketing, Supplies/Printing,
Hardware/Telecom & Ecommerce.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
Lead strategy development, including strategy coordination for
related categories* Category Management which includes policy
creation/management, updating, identifying and implementing demand
management programs, internal communications of category
initiatives and reporting of results.* Meet several department KPIs
& monitors team progress, including, but not limited to, cost
savings, customer satisfaction and spend under management* Owns
Contract Negotiation and Implementation* Supplier Management and
continuous evaluation/assessment of supplier performance, ensuring
consistency of service, quality and compliance to contracts and
established service level agreements.* Ability to build and simplfy
financial reports for determining status and action for programs
managed.* Supervise category spend and continuously evaluate
options to reduce total cost* Lead benchmarking of internal and
external costs against industry and competitive standards* Build
and foster strategic supplier relationships* Lead projects and work
cross functionally with regional/global teams* Partners and
collaborate with all levels of management in all regionsBASIC
QUALIFICATIONS* Bachelors Degree in purchasing, finance or
applicable technical degree* 7+ years experience in procurement or
related function* Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing department
and projects* Leadership Experience in Direct Sourcing* Ability to
work effectively under pressure, flexible with ability to work to
tight deadlines* Knowledge of:* General Purchasing principals and
procedures* Procurement processes* Business Principles*
Organizations* Accounting & Finance* Skills In:* All aspects of
purchasing* Negotiation* Analytics* Leadership* Communication
written and oral* Problem Solving* Effective communication written
and oral* Proficient with SAP, Microsoft Office, specifically
Excel, Word, PowerPointUpon request and consistent with applicable
laws, Luxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to
individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the
application and hiring process. To request a reasonable
accommodation, please call the Luxottica Ethics Compliance Hotline
at 1-888-###-#### (be sure to provide your name and contact
information so that we may follow up in a timely manner).We are an
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender,
national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived
as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking,
religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status,
marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the
basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic
information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native
Americans receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.Nearest
Major Market: ManhattanNearest Secondary Market: New York CityJob
Segment: Procurement, Marketing Manager, Merchandising, Category
Manager, Buyer, Operations, Marketing, Retail
Associated topics: annuities, broker, broker dealer, buy, capital,
nasdaq, purchase, risk, sell, s p
Keywords: The Luxottica Group, Yonkers , Senior Manager Purchasing, Executive , Yonkers, New York
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