Procurement Operations Leader: Optimize P2O & Digitalization

MSC Cruises; Sorrento; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MSC Cruises in Sorrento is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement Operation to lead end-to-end P2O processes across multiple spend categories. You will bridge Procurement, Finance, AP, and business stakeholders to ensure efficient, compliant purchasing and transaction flow.

The role focuses on operational excellence, governance, automation, and optimizing procurement technologies including SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba. Fluency in Italian and English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or finance operations.
• Minimum 5/7 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Fluent in Italian and English, spoken, written and listening.

Responsibilities

• Lead and govern end-to-end Procure-to-Order (P2O) process including PRs, POs and GRs.
• Ensure compliant, timely processing of procurement transactions and monitor service levels.
• Own and drive adoption of P2O systems and procurement technologies (SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, Infoship, Portals, Invoice Automation).
• Collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, AP and stakeholders to optimize transactions.
• Lead Lean improvements to simplify and standardize procurement operations and reduce costs.

Skills

Procurement leadership

P2O process

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Ariba

Infoship

Supplier Portals

Invoice automation

Job description

MSC Cruises in Sorrento is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement Operation to lead end-to-end P2O processes across multiple spend categories. You will bridge Procurement, Finance, AP, and business stakeholders to ensure efficient, compliant purchasing and transaction flow.

The role focuses on operational excellence, governance, automation, and optimizing procurement technologies including SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba. Fluency in Italian and English is required.