General Procurement Manager

LG; Milano; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global technology leader in Milan is seeking a General Procurement Manager to oversee bidding and supplier negotiations. Candidates should have over 4 years of procurement experience, excellent negotiation skills, and a Master's degree in a relevant field. The role requires strong analytical capabilities and familiarity with procurement tools. This position offers an opportunity to enhance procurement strategies within a leading company.

Competenze

• 4+ years experience with procurement processes.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to analyze spend data and manage budgets.

Mansioni

• Lead bidding and negotiation activities for various areas.
• Negotiate prices and service conditions.
• Supervise day-to-day activities to ensure compliance.

Conoscenze

Sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor management

Contract management

Analytical skills

Financial skills

Formazione

Master degree in Economics, Management, or Management Engineering

Strumenti

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

eProcurement tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Descrizione del lavoro

Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier, better life for all.

With a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence of more than 100 subsidiaries, we operate on a truly global scale. Since our establishment in 1958, our dedication to enhancing lives worldwide through innovative products has remained unwavering. Our business domains include Home Appliance & Air Solution, Home Entertainment, Vehicle Components Solutions, and Business Solutions.

Our management philosophy, ""Jeong-do Management,"" embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Join us and become a part of a company that is not just about creating solutions for a better life, because at LG, Life's Good.

As General Procurement Manager you will lead bidding and negotiation activities for the following areas : marketing, retail, e-commerce, general affairs, HR, professional services (indirect procurement).

What you'll do

• Receive Purchase Requests from stakeholders and define procurement strategy (selection method, share allocation, evaluation terms)
• Search, approve, evaluate suppliers for Biddings (RFI, financial records check)
• Define RFP / RFQ to standardize evaluation process
• Lead the bidding throughout all steps (briefing calls, follow-up clarifications, Q&A collection, support to supplier user creation and quotation upload)
• Negotiate prices and service conditions with terms that are in the organization's best interest
• Perform quality / cost evaluation
• Review contracts with stakeholders and Legal, Tax, Accounting departments
• On need, support stakeholders in verifying contract terms after contract signature (e.g. invoices, terminations, contract amendments)
• Quality of provided service / activities monitoring and reporting
• Verify compliance with company procurement rules and regulations
• Supervise the day-to-day activities and services that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing and reliability
• Optimize GP process (e.g. RFP / RFQ template definition for each category, contract templates definition, flow optimizations, etc.)
• Continuous and proactive scouting of suppliers in order to identify new potential partners / market solutions and define market benchmark
• Weekly reporting of activities to top management
• Monthly reporting of activities and KPI achievements to HQ GP contact point

What You Must Have

• 4+ years experience with procurement processes : sourcing, negotiation, vendor / contract management
• Master degree preferable in Economics, Management, Management Engineering
• Fluent in English
• Analytical & Financial Skills
• Ability to analyze spend data, forecast costs, and manage budgets.
• Knowledge of supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost optimization.
• Ability to assess supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality and delivery standards.
• Experience with stakeholder management including internal leadership / senior managers and suppliers
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice If You Have

• Experience in Consumer Electronics business is a plus
• Experience with eProcurement source-to-pay tools
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and procurement platforms.
• Proficiency in procurement-related KPIs and reporting tools.
• Expertise in compliance & risk management

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.