IT Manufacturing & Purchasing Associate Manager

Barilla Group; Parma; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Variable component in salary

Welfare and benefits offer

Job summary

Barilla Group is seeking an IT Manufacturing & Purchasing Associate Manager to oversee project execution in Parma. This role requires expertise in SAP ERP, strong project management skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

The successful candidate will design innovative solutions and ensure high standards in project delivery while collaborating closely with various business partners across the organization. A commitment to quality and proactivity is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in system integration and IT project management.
• Ability to perform articulated solution design for technology selection.
• Strong relational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Design solutions and manage project execution.
• Monitor project status and maintain adherence to IT governance.
• Allocate resources and execute periodic checks on project progress.

Skills

SAP ERP

Project Management

Leadership

Solution Design

Fluent in Italian

Fluent in English

Education

Master's degree in Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

MES systems

IIOT platforms

Vendor Management Platforms

Job description

IT Manufacturing & Purchasing Associate Manager

About Barilla

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready‑made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

For our IT team, we are looking for an IT Manufacturing & Purchasing Associate Manager, within the Manufacturing, Purchasing and Product Data unit. The role reports to the Manufacturing, Purchasing & Product Data Associate Director and it is based in our headquarters in Parma.

Job purpose

The role is responsible for designing the solutions and managing the execution of the assigned projects; s/he will monitor the status of initiatives and activities while maintaining status reports and adherence to the IT governance model, will ensure the commitment of the whole project team (internal/external resources), and ensure a high standard of solution quality. The person in this role will work closely with Business Partners (Global and Regional), IT Infrastructure, Architecture & Cybersecurity, and all IT colleagues, ensuring the proper application of the company’s ‘security by design’ guidelines. S/he will anticipate risks and proactively inform the relevant manager/stakeholders on issues and timing changes.

Key accountabilities

• Define and maintain project plans and activity schedules; manage efficiently and effectively the internal and external resources dedicated/involved in the project
• Allocate resources to the required activities, executing periodic checks on progress and periodically perform control activities, keeping business stakeholders and the Steering Committee updated, proactively highlighting possible risks/issues and implementing the defined actions in order to manage risks
• Apply her/his expertise to design innovative solutions whenever required or to leverage existing technologies to obtain new solutions, according to a cost/benefit evaluation
• Maintain effective relationships with Process Owners, Key Users and other Business Stakeholders, manage the meeting calendars, guarantee that the requested documentation (project and cross‑project) is delivered as established for the different project execution phases, check the quality of intermediate results/deliverables, in order to be aligned with the business needs and the IT standards
• Promote communication, good relationship and commitment within the project team
• Participate in evaluating requests for process improvements in the project scope areas, executing in‑depth analysis of the requests with the process owners according to the guidelines shared with the manager
• Ensure that the defined solutions fit to the requirements, considering possible evolutions and synergies with other requests in the area of competence or in other areas
• Ensure the Application Maintenance team involvement to perform the proper project handover
• Give support to teams in consulting and mentoring on methodology and deal with exceptions
• Monitor project economics status, in order to be in line with the planned costs and to highlight possible deviations
• Ensure that the project implementations are coherent with IT Governance in all phases, from initial approval to follow‑up and final user acceptance.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in system integration consulting companies and/or IT departments of multinational companies, performing solution design, system configuration and testing, project management
• Good knowledge of SAP ERP, expertise in procurement and manufacturing areas as well as in SAP S/4HANA will be considered a plus.
• Ability to perform articulated solution design to select the best technology to fulfill the requirements
• Project Management skills and ability to coordinate cross‑functional and international teams
• Strong relational and leadership skills
• High levels of energy, motivation, and proactivity, with a problem‑solving approach and willingness to achieve results
• Knowledge of MES systems, IIOT platforms, or Vendor Management Platforms (e.g. SAP Ariba, Jagger) will be considered a plus.
• Fluency in Italian and English

Compensation Package

• The gross annual base salary (RAL) offered will be no less than € 40.000, in accordance with the provisions of the applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL Industria Alimentare)
• The Company is committed to offering a competitive compensation package and, following the selection process, may propose a final gross annual base salary above the stated level, commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications
• The position's compensation package also includes a variable component and a competitive welfare and benefits offer. Further details will be provided at a later stage and will be subject to the applicable Company policies

Additional Info

• Full‑time and Permanent job
• Location: Parma HQ

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.