Global Procurement Manager

LHH; Emilia-Romagna; On-site; EUR 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is representing an international group in the specialty chemicals sector seeking a Global Sourcing Manager. The role leads the global sourcing strategy for raw materials, packaging, and selected indirect spend, and acts as advisor on market trends and supply risks to senior leadership.

Responsibilities include building a CoE, negotiating with suppliers, and driving cost competitiveness and continuous improvement across procurement activities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement, sourcing or supply chain.
• Proven success in global sourcing and contract management.
• Experience in specialty chemicals preferred.
• Fluent in English and Italian.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for raw materials and packaging.
• Establish procurement governance and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Lead a Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE) to strengthen capabilities.
• Support innovation through supplier partnerships and alternative materials sourcing.
• Lead supplier qualification, selection, negotiations, contracting, and supplier relationships.
• Drive supplier performance, cost competitiveness and quality.
• Monitor markets, regulatory developments, transportation trends, and geopolitical factors.
• Identify supply risks and mitigation strategies for business continuity.
• Provide market intelligence and strategic sourcing recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Global sourcing

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Contract management

KPIs

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

English & Italian

Education

Bachelor in Supply Chain/Business

Equivalent experience

Job description

On behalf of our client, an international group operating in the specialty chemicals sector, we are looking for a Global Sourcing Manager.

The role will lead the global sourcing strategy for raw materials and oversee key procurement categories, ensuring cost competitiveness, supply continuity and risk mitigation. Working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Regulatory, Commercial and Finance, the role will act as a trusted advisor to leadership on market trends, supply risks and sourcing opportunities.

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
• 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 to support business growth and operational excellence

Requirements and Skills:

• 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

Contract and Compensation:

Employment under CCNL Industria Chimica - Chimico Farmaceutica - Quadro

Indicative salary range: €57.000 - €72.000 gross per year, defined according to the candidate's experience and qualifications.

MBO of 15% of the annual gross salary.

Location:

Northern province of Bologna

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