Global Procurement Leader: Strategy, Suppliers & Continuity

J.M. Huber Corporation; Bologna; Hybrid; EUR 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

JM Huber Corporation in Bologna, Italy, seeks a Global Procurement Manager to lead the global sourcing of raw materials, packaging, and contract manufacturing, aligning supplier strategies with the company’s global operations. The role requires extensive experience in procurement and strategic sourcing to optimize performance and risk management.

You will partner with Operations, Regulatory, Finance, and R&D to ensure reliable material access, drive cost competitiveness, and support growth while

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for raw materials while overseeing procurement activities for packaging, contract manufacturing, and selected indirect spend categories.
• Establish procurement governance, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Build and lead a Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE) to strengthen capabilities, consistency, and procurement excellence.
• Support innovation and new product development through supplier partnerships and alternative material sourcing.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Italian

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Job description

JM Huber Corporation in Bologna, Italy, seeks a Global Procurement Manager to lead the global sourcing of raw materials, packaging, and contract manufacturing, aligning supplier strategies with the company’s global operations. The role requires extensive experience in procurement and strategic sourcing to optimize performance and risk management.

You will partner with Operations, Regulatory, Finance, and R&D to ensure reliable material access, drive cost competitiveness, and support growth while