Market Procurement Director - Europe Cluster

COREcruitment Ltd; Milano; In loco; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading multinational food and beverage company is seeking a Market Procurement Director to lead procurement strategies across Europe. The successful candidate will manage an international team, ensuring alignment with business priorities through cost optimization and sustainability initiatives. Responsibilities include mentoring procurement professionals, overseeing financial metrics, and driving value-creation projects. This role requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years in procurement leadership, preferably within the CPG, food, and beverage sectors.

Competenze

• Minimum of 12 years' experience in procurement, including at least 5 years of leadership experience.
• Experience in CPG, food, and beverage industry is a plus.
• Ability to work within international or matrixed organizations.

Mansioni

• Lead and mentor a diverse procurement team.
• Deliver and optimize cost savings through strategic initiatives.
• Work with market leaders and key stakeholders across functions.
• Manage risk and governance for supply chain resilience.
• Oversee annual budget setting and procurement metrics.

Conoscenze

Adaptable

Collaborative

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Relationship-building

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

CIPS qualification or similar

Descrizione del lavoro

Our client is a Leading Food & Beverage Multinational Company producing across Europe, aimed at doing better every day in a fun, agile, and sustainable way, creating pleasant and enjoyable moments for its consumers.

Market Procurement Director

The Market Procurement Director leads a Cluster of Countries in Europe including Italy; manages an international team of four and is a key member of the Procurement Leadership Team. The role guides the procurement strategy across multiple countries, ensuring alignment with business priorities. It focuses on cost optimization, sustainability initiatives, and value-creation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire: Manage and mentor a talented team of procurement professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
• Cost savings & financial delivery: Own and deliver the cost savings agenda through the dedicated team. Drive value engineering initiatives in partnership with the business.
• Balance strategy with operational efficiency: Drive the strategic pillars and procurement must dos and underpin with strong operational execution.
• Business partnering and influence: Work closely with market leaders and key stakeholders in supply chain, sustainability, finance, marketing, and other functions.
• Risk management: Lead the risk and governance agenda, identifying and mitigating risks to ensure supply chain resilience.
• Financial and budget oversight: Coordinate the annual budget setting process, monitor KPIs and procurement metrics.
• Procurement and category excellence: Drive simplification and efficiency in procurement processes and systems.
• Industry trends: Stay ahead of market dynamics, industry trends, and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree; a professional CIPS qualification or similar is advantageous.
• Within an overall 12 years path, minimum of 5 years in procurement – including functional leadership and spend coverage in both direct and indirect categories.
• Experience in international or matrixed organizations, especially in the CPG, food, and beverage industry, is a plus.
• Functional leadership in procurement.
• Oversight of spend coverage across direct and indirect categories.
• Ability to operate in international or matrixed organizations.

Soft Skills and Behaviours

• Adaptable and collaborative.
• Effective in complex organizational structures.
• Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.

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