Sourcing Manager

HR Executive - Ricerca e Selezione del Personale; Roma; Ibrido; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global industrial firm in Italy is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead the sourcing function and establish strong supplier partnerships. The role requires a degree in Engineering and 10 years of procurement experience, specifically in strategic sourcing in manufacturing. Candidates must be fluent in Italian and English, and experience with digital procurement tools is essential. The position is based in Milan with a hybrid work model.

Competenze

• 10 years of experience in procurement, with at least 5 in strategic sourcing roles in manufacturing companies.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and supplier development.

Mansioni

• Define and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
• Select and develop suppliers to ensure quality and competitiveness.
• Lead cost optimization initiatives through value engineering.

Conoscenze

Supplier development

Cost analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Fluent in Italian and English

Formazione

Degree in Engineering

Strumenti

ERP systems

PLM systems

Digital procurement tools

Descrizione del lavoro

For our client part of a global industrial company, we are seeking a SOURCING MANAGER

Reporting to Operations Manager, he / she will lead the sourcing function by building strong supplier partnerships, optimizing cost and quality, and aligning procurement strategies with the company’s growth objectives. The Sourcing Manager is a key driver of organizational transformation, enabling a proactive, data‑driven, and cross‑functional procurement approach.

The Sourcing Manager focuses on enhancing supplier strategy, optimizing cost and quality, and ensuring that sourcing decisions are aligned with production, R&D, and supply chain objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business goals and production requirements.
• Select, evaluate, and develop suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and competitiveness.
• Lead cost optimization initiatives through value engineering, design‑to‑cost, and total cost of ownership analysis.
• Collaborate with R&D, Production, and Supply Chain to ensure procurement supports product development and operational efficiency.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage risks to ensure continuity of supply.
• Promote digitalization and data‑driven decision‑making in procurement processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, including sustainability standards.
• Support the development and mentoring of procurement team members, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Actively participate in quarterly sourcing meetings across the Business Area to share best practices, align on strategic initiatives, and explore supplier synergies.
• Coordinate with sourcing managers from other companies within the Business Area to benchmark performance, harmonize approaches, and identify joint opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering.
• 10 years of experience in procurement, with at least 5 in strategic sourcing roles in manufacturing companies.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, supplier development, and cost analysis.
• Proven leadership and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with ERP, PLM systems and digital procurement tools.
• Fluent in Italian and English; other languages are a plus.

Place of work: Milano (north) / Hybrid

If you are interested in this role, please forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV, authorizing the treatment of your personal data according to Dlgs. 196 / 03 & GDPR specifying SM60 to: [e-mail]