Global Category Manager Professional Services

Datalogic S.P.A.; Italia; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Variable compensation

Welfare package

Permanent contract

Descrizione del lavoro

Datalogic S.p.A. in Italy is seeking a Global Category Manager Professional Services to lead the strategic sourcing of services and optimize cost and value.

You will collaborate with Finance, Sales, Service, Marketing, HR and Legal to shape purchasing decisions and manage a team of buyers. The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in business/economics, fluent Italian and English, and at least five years in purchasing with leadership experience.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Economics, Statistics or related fields.
• Fluent Italian and English; written and verbal communication.
• 5 years of purchasing experience and at least 3 years in leadership.

Mansioni

• Creates and implements sourcing strategy to maximize cost reduction, quality and delivery performance according to business needs.
• Establishes and implements procedures for purchasing goods and services.
• Leads the team to ensure commercial negotiation of contracts with suppliers.
• Manages relationship with internal customers and suppliers.
• Ensures accuracy in reporting of savings and cost avoidances.
• Prepares annual budget with engagement of respective functions and departments.
• Proposes improvements of processes and tools.
• Monitors market trends, communicates risks and opportunities.

Conoscenze

Strong negotiation skills

Leadership

Customer focus

Team collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business/Economics/Statistics or related fields

Descrizione del lavoro

Global Category Manager Professional Services

Salary : €50,000 - 60,000 yearly

Azienda : Datalogic S.p.a. Tipo Lavoro : Full Time Italy

Job Description

This position will be a key member of the Global Indirect Materials Purchasing Team. As a member of this team, you will be shaping the future of Datalogic’s success through ensuring optimal purchasing decisions in the area of Professional Services, leading the strategic cooperation with Datalogic’s general functions, such as Finance, Sales, Service, Marketing, HR and Legal.

Role Mission

Manages the purchasing function for the assigned perimeter to ensure an uninterrupted supply at optimum cost within the policies and guidelines established by management. Sets purchasing strategy for the assigned perimeter. This managerial position leads a group of subordinates.

Key Responsibilities

• Creates and implements sourcing strategy to maximize cost reduction, quality and delivery performance according to business needs.
• Establishes and implements procedures for purchasing goods and services.
• Leads the team to ensure commercial negotiation of contracts with suppliers.
• Manages relationship with both internal customers and suppliers.
• Ensures accuracy in reporting of savings and cost avoidances.
• Prepares annual budget with engagement of respective functions and departments.
• Proposes improvements of processes and tools.
• Monitors market trends, communicates risks and opportunities.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Business, Economics, Statistics or other related fields.
• Languages: Fluent Italian and English; written and verbal communication.
• Experience: 5 years of experience in Purchasing and min 3 years in leadership positions.

Other Information & Specific Skills

• STRONG NEGOTIATION SKILLS: To ensure optimal cost solutions.
• RESULTS ORIENTATION: A drive to achieve results and goals in the short and long term;
• CUSTOMER FOCUS: A drive to discover and meet the needs of internal stakeholders;
• INTERPERSONAL CHARACTERISITCS: Open, communicative, give and take dialogue, seeks input from others, but not dependent on getting a consensus. Good listener – both in being receptive and in asking good, probing questions to illuminate an issue. Keeps people informed – the “what’s” and “why’s” of issues. Perceived as trustworthy, honest, non-political. Does not shy away from constructive conflict and confrontation. Able to work in a team/group environment (versus a strictly “hub and spoke” management style);
• LEADERSHIP: Strong in building internal and external relationships, leading by example, confident in taking decisions and provide direction to direct reports and internal stakeholders.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Base Salary (RAL): €50,000 – €60,000
• Variable compensation
• Welfare and benefits package
• Contract type: Permanent / CCNL Industria Metalmeccanica C011

The final compensation package (including base salary and potential variable incentives) will be defined based on the candidate's experience, technical expertise, and overall fit for the role.