Italy Indirect Procurement Lead

CEVA Logistics; Assago; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and medical insurance

Hybrid working arrangements

Career and skills development

Continuous learning

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in Italy is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the indirect procurement for all Products within country scope plus the Warehouse Equipment category. You will drive sourcing projects, commercial negotiations and supplier relationships to deliver quality, reliability and competitive total cost.

Reporting to the Regional Category Manager, you will collaborate with Operations, Finance and other functions to secure solutions that meet operational needs while complying with policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Engineering or related discipline.
• Relevant procurement experience including independent sourcing projects, negotiations and contracts.
• Sound knowledge of procurement processes, supplier evaluation and supplier relationship management.
• Ability to analyze spend, cost structures, payment terms and savings opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Translate regional category strategies into local procurement plans and align with internal stakeholders.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing process: requirements analysis, supplier identification, tendering, bid evaluation and negotiations.
• Coordinate supplier selection and contract finalization with Legal.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, working capital optimization and TCO improvements for equipment.
• Promote use of global/regional agreements and improve contract coverage.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance with corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Operations and technical teams to match equipment specs to needs.
• Track and report procurement KPIs, project progress and financial results.

Skills

Procurement experience

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Engineering or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

e-sourcing tools

Procurement software

Job description

CEVA Logistics in Italy is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the indirect procurement for all Products within country scope plus the Warehouse Equipment category. You will drive sourcing projects, commercial negotiations and supplier relationships to deliver quality, reliability and competitive total cost.

Reporting to the Regional Category Manager, you will collaborate with Operations, Finance and other functions to secure solutions that meet operational needs while complying with policies.