Category Manager Indirects

Evoca Group; Valbrembo; Hybrid; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welfare benefits

On-site cafeteria

Company parking

Employee discounts

Smart working

Flexible hours

Paid medical leave

WHp program

Job summary

Evoca Group, a world-leading provider of professional coffee and vending solutions, seeks a General Procurement Manager to own Indirect Procurement globally. You will lead a small team of buyers, drive cost efficiencies, and manage supplier relationships across the indirect spend.

The role requires a degree in Engineering, Economics or related fields, plus ~10 years in procurement, with strong negotiation and business-partnering experience. Fluency in English and Italian is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Economics or related fields.
• Evidence of success in procurement, negotiation and partnering with internal/external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; fluent in English and Italian.

Responsibilities

• Own Indirect Procurement globally for Evoca Group.
• Lead and develop a small procurement team of buyers.
• Reduce total cost of ownership and increase value from Indirects.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Team leadership

Bilingual EN/IT

Education

Engineering / Economics degree

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Evoca Group is a world-leading producer of professional coffee and vending machines for out-of-home consumption, anchored in more than 90 years of coffee and vending heritage. Together, our broad portfolio of brands offers a complete range of products to bring great coffee and vending products to our ~10,000 customers — serving consumers across hotels, restaurants, office buildings, public spaces, and more.

We are looking for a General Procurement Manager / Procurement Category Leader Indirects.

Objective of the position is to source and to purchase services, and non-direct materials. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, ensuring cost-effectiveness, and maintaining compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

Your responsibilities will be:

• Assume global responsibility of Indirect Procurement for Evoca Group
• Motivate and develop a small team of buyers
• Manage and reduce total cost of ownership and increase value contribution of Indirects to the Evoca Business
• Shared with internal clients, take responsibility for pricing and conditions, risk management, sustainability, contract management, vendor relationships for the Indirects category
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery capabilities.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and new sourcing opportunities.
• Enable and manage the end-to-end procurement process, from requisition to purchase order issuance.

To be successful in this role you’ll need to have:

• Degree in Engineering, Economics or related fields
• Relevant work experience in Procurement, ideally 10 years
• Evidence of success in business partnering and negotiation and in balancing internal and external needs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluent, but not perfect, in English and Italian
• Well versed and ready to learn more in efficiency applications (e.g., MS Office) and ERP systems

Nice to have:

• Experience in service procurement
• Appliances Manufacturing experience
• Proficiency in procurement tools and software
• Previous experience in structured manufacturing companies

What we offer:

• Full-time permanent contract with a multinational company that is a leader in its industry.
• A1 classification under the Italian Metalworkers' Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL Metalmeccanici Industria). Gross annual salary (RAL) starting from €70,000, commensurate with experience, skills, and seniority.
• Performance bonus of up to €5,430 and an MBO incentive scheme.
• Welfare and benefits package, including: €550 annual corporate welfare allowance; on-site company cafeteria offering complete balanced meals at highly subsidized rates; free company parking; dedicated employee discounts.
• Smart working and flexible working hours.
• Additional paid leave for medical appointments and initiatives supporting parenthood.
• Time-saving services designed to make everyday life easier.
• An international work environment that promotes employee well-being and collaboration, through dedicated initiatives as part of the WHP (Workplace Health Promotion) Program.
• A performance management and feedback system designed to recognize and enhance employees' contributions.

We are committed to guarantee equal employment opportunities. We believe in respect, trust and empathy, in a work environment without discrimination.

We select candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, disability, socioeconomic background or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. During the entire recruiting and hiring process, the Company promotes the principles of equal opportunities, non-discrimination and transparency.