Senior Procurement Strategist - Italian & Global Sourcing

CRIF; Bologna; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CRIF in Italy is seeking a Procurement Specialist (Buyer) to join the Global Procurement Department and support end-to-end procurement for the Italian perimeter while contributing to global sourcing initiatives and supplier governance.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and fluency in English. The position uses SAP and procurement platforms, working within an international, matrix-based environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or other STEM disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Category Management or commercial roles with significant negotiation responsibilities.
• Proven track record of managing supplier negotiations and commercial agreements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and partnership-building capabilities.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Hands-on experience with SAP and procurement management platforms.
• Knowledge of supplier qualification processes, vendor onboarding, vendor master data management and supplier registries.
• Ability to work effectively in an international and matrix-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities mainly for the Italian business perimeter, including supplier scouting, RFx management, commercial evaluations, supplier selection and negotiations.
• Support global procurement initiatives and contribute to sourcing projects involving multiple countries and business units.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and contribute to procurement savings targets.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking to support informed procurement decisions.
• Lead commercial negotiations ensuring the best balance between cost, quality, service levels, innovation and risk.
• Manage relationships with strategic suppliers and key business partners.
• Support supplier qualification, onboarding, due diligence and vendor lifecycle management activities.
• Ensure supplier information, qualification documents and vendor registries are properly maintained.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, reviews and continuous improvement actions.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Security and Risk Management functions to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance.
• Manage procurement activities through SAP and corporate procurement platforms.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval workflows and governance requirements.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, translating business needs into procurement strategies and sourcing initiatives.
• Build strong partnerships with business functions to ensure alignment between operational needs and procurement objectives.
• Partner with Finance and Procurement-to-Pay teams to ensure transparency, efficiency and control across the entire Source-to-Pay lifecycle, supporting budget monitoring, spend governance, supplier management, purchase order processes and operational excellence.
• Facilitate effective collaboration between business, suppliers and support functions to maximize value generation.

Skills

English (Fluent)

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in STEM

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

CRIF in Italy is seeking a Procurement Specialist (Buyer) to join the Global Procurement Department and support end-to-end procurement for the Italian perimeter while contributing to global sourcing initiatives and supplier governance.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and fluency in English. The position uses SAP and procurement platforms, working within an international, matrix-based environment.