Overview

Saint Laurent, a prestigious luxury fashion house founded in 1961, is seeking a passionate Sustainability Professional to drive their environmental and ethical sourcing strategy. This role is critical in advancing the brand's commitment to reducing environmental impact across leather goods and shoes business units.

Responsibilities

Engage and train suppliers on sustainability strategy, refining mid and long-term environmental objectives
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Development, Production, Ateliers, Finance, and Procurement teams to achieve sustainability goals
Implement and manage traceability systems for leather, metals, and precious skins, with emphasis on recycled content
Monitor sustainability performance KPIs and manage vendor rating procedures
Support implementation of sustainable initiatives like metal-free leather, regenerative leather, and green energy programs
Verify material sourcing compliance with Kering Standards
Contribute to living wage strategy deployment
Promote circular approaches for product lifecycles, including management of leftovers, unsold, and damaged products
Collaborate with product development and merchandising to incorporate sustainability features in collection files

Requirements

Post-graduate degree from Business School or Engineering program
Minimum 5 years experience in supply chain management and sustainability
Significant expertise in supplier activities (metal hardware, leather tanning, textile processing, leather goods manufacturing)
Strong analytical skills and data management capabilities
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
Fluency in Italian and English; French is a plus

Benefits

Join a world-renowned luxury brand committed to sustainable innovation and transforming the fashion industry's environmental impact. This role offers an opportunity to make meaningful changes in sustainable fashion practices while working with a prestigious global organization.

Company Culture

Saint Laurent continues to position itself at the summit of the luxury universe, with a legacy of innovation dating back to its revolutionary 1966 'Rive Gauche' collection. The brand values creativity, sustainability, and pushing the boundaries of modern fashion.

Yves Saint Laurent Manifatture S.r.l