Global Procurement Leader: Strategy, Sourcing & Supply

J.M. Huber Corporation; San Giorgio di Piano; On-site; EUR 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

J.M. Huber Corporation's HAS unit is seeking a Global Procurement Manager to lead sourcing for raw materials, packaging, contract manufacturing and indirect spend, ensuring cost competitiveness and supply continuity across geographies.

You will partner with Operations, R&D, Regulatory, Finance and Commercial, build a Center of Excellence, and drive supplier performance while mitigating supply risks in a dynamic agro-nutrition landscape.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain Management.
• Proven success leading global sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, market analysis, supplier relationship management, and procurement best practices.
• Experience developing and managing KPIs that drive cost efficiencies and service improvements.
• Experience in specialty chemicals, agricultural chemicals, crop protection, or specialty chemical manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fluent in English and Italian.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills, with a high level of integrity and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for raw materials and packaging.
• Establish procurement governance, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and lead a Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE) to strengthen capabilities and excellence.
• Support innovation and new product development through supplier partnerships and alternative material sourcing.
• Lead supplier qualification, selection, negotiations, contracting, and strategic supplier relationship management.
• Drive supplier performance, cost competitiveness, quality, innovation, and service through effective performance management processes.
• Monitor commodity markets, regulatory developments, transportation trends, and geopolitical factors impacting supply and cost structures.
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity and reliable access to critical materials.
• Provide market intelligence and strategic sourcing recommendations to leadership while partnering with cross-functional teams.

Skills

English

Italian

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Job description

J.M. Huber Corporation's HAS unit is seeking a Global Procurement Manager to lead sourcing for raw materials, packaging, contract manufacturing and indirect spend, ensuring cost competitiveness and supply continuity across geographies.

You will partner with Operations, R&D, Regulatory, Finance and Commercial, build a Center of Excellence, and drive supplier performance while mitigating supply risks in a dynamic agro-nutrition landscape.