Procurement Manager

Pandora A/S; Milano; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global jewelry company in Milano seeks a Procurement Manager. The role focuses on strategic procurement, supplier management, and aligning local practices with global strategies. Ideal candidates will have 5-8 years of experience in procurement, strong communication skills, and a commitment to sustainability. Join a collaborative environment where you will drive impactful transformation and operational efficiency.

Competenze

• 5 to 8+ years of procurement experience in a retail environment.
• Proven expertise in procurement processes and strategic sourcing.
• Strong communication skills to influence senior leaders.

Mansioni

• Act as primary procurement partner and lead negotiations.
• Align local practices with global strategies.
• Build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Procurement expertise

Supplier management

Strong communication

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Challenger mindset

Descrizione del lavoro

If you have ever dreamed of being part of the world's largest jewelry company, this is your chance! Pandora is a multinational reality present in more than 80 countries and continues to strengthen its leadership position thanks to an expansion plan that provides for new openings every year, involving more than 1,600 Pandorians in Italy and over 33,000 worldwide.

Purpose of the role

As Procurement Management, you will be the strategic procurement partner within your cluster, collaborating closely with global and local stakeholders. You will challenge established procurement methods, align local initiatives with global category strategies, and lead high-impact negotiations and strategic sourcing, as well as supplier management, to secure financial savings and sustainable value contributions across multiple categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary indirect procurement partner to cluster leadership, providing visionary guidance on procurement activities.
• Align local procurement practices with global category strategies and Operational Procurement teams.
• Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and local suppliers to ensure streamlined purchasing and compliance.
• Lead complex local supplier negotiations, ensuring impactful cost management and risk mitigation.
• Promote adherence to procurement policies and champion sustainability initiatives in line with Pandora’s emissions targets.
• Support procurement for retail store construction and operations, marketing activities, HR, Finance, Tech, and other indirect services.
• Collaborate closely with Finance to validate savings pipelines and implement cost-conscious practices.
• Partner with Legal to develop robust contracting frameworks protecting Pandora’s interests.

Your Profile

• 5 to 8+ years of procurement experience, preferably within a retail environment and ideally within a global corporation’s regional branch.
• Proven expertise in procurement processes, tendering, supplier management, and strategic sourcing.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and build consensus across cross-functional teams.
• Challenger mindset with a drive to innovate and transform procurement practices.
• Leadership skills to lead change and manage dispersed teams.
• Strategic thinker capable of executing procurement strategies that balance cost efficiency, risk management, and sustainability.
• Committed to promoting sustainability and embedding it into retail procurement activities.

Why Join Pandora?

You will play a pivotal role in a high-impact global transformation, contributing to Pandora’s financial performance, compliance, operational efficiency, and sustainability goals. Join a collaborative and innovative environment where your leadership and strategic thinking will directly drive success.