Strategic Buyer & Global Sourcing Lead - Italy

CRIF; Emilia-Romagna; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CRIF is seeking a Procurement Specialist (Buyer) to join the Global Procurement Department. The role focuses on Italian perimeter procurement while contributing to global sourcing initiatives and supplier governance across the Group.

You will manage end-to-end sourcing, support stakeholders throughout the lifecycle, and drive value creation while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and standards. The position requires strong analytics, negotiation skills and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or other STEM disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Category Management or related roles with significant negotiation responsibilities.
• Proven track record of managing supplier negotiations and commercial agreements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Hands-on experience with SAP and procurement management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities mainly for the Italian 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

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Fluent English

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Results oriented

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM fields

Tools

SAP

Procurement platforms

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Vendor onboarding systems

Job description

CRIF is seeking a Procurement Specialist (Buyer) to join the Global Procurement Department. The role focuses on Italian perimeter procurement while contributing to global sourcing initiatives and supplier governance across the Group.

You will manage end-to-end sourcing, support stakeholders throughout the lifecycle, and drive value creation while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and standards. The position requires strong analytics, negotiation skills and cross-functional