ITA: Procurement Manager

PropertyTalents; Milano; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a Milan-based Procurement Manager to establish and lead the Italian procurement function for the group, covering Construction, Property Management and Facility Management. This senior role involves defining procurement strategies, supplier selection, tendering, and cost control.

You will lead commercial negotiations and develop a network of suppliers while guiding a Buyer in daily activities, reporting to the regional leadership.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in procurement/purchasing within construction, real estate or the built environment.
• Experience leading tenders and negotiations for construction works, materials and services.
• Strong budgeting and cost-control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the procurement strategy for the Group's Italian operations.
• Establish procurement processes across Construction, Property Management and Facility Management.
• Lead tenders and commercial negotiations for construction works, materials and services.
• Define tender strategies, evaluation criteria and award recommendations.
• Coordinate and support the Buyer in day-to-day procurement activities.
• Monitor pricing, supplier performance and contractual risks.
• Contribute to budget planning and cost-control initiatives.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Tendering

Supplier management

Cost control

Budgeting

Leadership

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Procurement Manager

/ Milan-based /

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for establishing and leading the Italian Procurement function, supporting both the Construction division and the Property & Facility Management activities.

This is a senior decision-making role with responsibility for defining procurement strategies, sourcing and supplier selection, tendering, commercial and contractual negotiations, and cost control.

The Procurement Manager will also act as Head of the function, with responsibility for managing, guiding and developing a Buyer, who will cover the more operational and execution-focused activities within the department.

In this role, the Procurement Manager will work closely with all key business functions, primarily Project Management and Property Management.

Requisiti:

• Inglese fluente.
  

Responsibilities:

• Define and implement the procurement strategy for the Group's Italian operations;
  
• Establish procurement processes, procedures and methodologies across Construction, Property Management and Facility Management;
  
• Manage the sourcing, assessment and selection of suppliers, contractors, subcontractors and service providers;
  
• Lead tenders and commercial negotiations for construction works, materials, technical services and property-related services;
  
• Define tender strategies, evaluation criteria and award recommendations;
  
• Negotiate commercial, contractual and service terms;
  
• Work with Project Managers to define project service packages;
  
• Support the preparation of tenders for projects awarded to General Contractors;
  
• Build, manage and develop a qualified network of suppliers and business partners;
  
• Monitor pricing, market conditions, supplier performance and contractual risks;
  
• Contribute to budget planning and cost-control initiatives;
  
• Ensure procurement decisions are aligned with Group standards, project timelines and financial objectives;
  
• Coordinate and support the Buyer, as a direct report, in day-to-day procurement activities.
  

Requirements:

• Solid professional experience in Procurement / Purchasing within Construction, Real Estate or the wider Built Environment;
  
• Hands-on experience managing tenders and negotiations for construction works, materials and services;
  
• Good understanding of construction processes and the main cost categories associated with real estate development projects;
  
• Experience in the selection, qualification and management of General Contractors, subcontractors and service providers;
  
• Ability to analyse technical and commercial bids and prepare award recommendations;
  
• Experience in contract negotiation and contract management;
  
• Good understanding of budgeting and cost-control principles;
  
• Good command of MS Office;
  

The Offer:

• A key role in establishing and developing the new Italian Procurement function, with direct responsibility and a high degree of decision-making autonomy within a rapidly expanding international Group;
  
• Competitive compensation package, aligned with experience, plus bonus. The overall package will be open to negotiation during the interview process based on professional background, experience and individual capabilities.