Strategic Procurement Manager – Advisory & IT Professional Services | Global Market Leading Fir[...]

Bramwith Consulting; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global market-leading firm is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to lead sourcing strategies and supplier management in Advisory and IT Professional Services. This hybrid role involves negotiating key agreements and driving category strategies while engaging with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive procurement experience and strong negotiation skills, fluent in Italian and English, and prepared to make a significant impact on the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Procurement or Category Management, ideally within Advisory and IT Professional Services.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with the credibility to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to delivery and problem-solving.
• Strong understanding of sourcing frameworks and contract governance.
• Fluent in Italian and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategy and supplier management for Advisory and IT Professional Services.
• Drive category strategy for your allotted spend area while ensuring alignment with both local business needs and global procurement objectives.
• Partner with business leaders to understand demand, manage risk, and ensure optimal service delivery.
• Negotiate and manage key supplier agreements, balancing cost, quality, and compliance.
• Champion best practice procurement processes and governance, ensuring consistency across regions.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and act as a trusted advisor.

Skills

Procurement

Category Management

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Supplier Performance Management

Problem Solving

Fluent in Italian

Fluent in English

Job description

Strategic Procurement Manager – Advisory & IT Professional Services | Global Market Leading Firm | Competitive Salary | Italy (Hybrid)

Are you an ambitious procurement professional ready to take ownership of a high-impact Advisory and IT Professional Services portfolio within a global market leading technology powerhouse?

This represents a unique opportunity to join one of the world’s most recognised businesses with multi-national operations and an excellent reputation in the market. Working as part of a growing national and regional team, you’ll have the chance to shape category strategy, drive sourcing excellence, and deliver tangible impact across a broad portfolio of Advisory and IT Professional Services related spend. This is a key role and spend area because it directly influences both delivery and profitability for the business which gives you the opportunity to stamp your mark and receive recognition.

You’ll operate at the heart of a matrixed, international procurement function whereby you will collaborate with senior stakeholders, suppliers, and regional category leaders to ensure alignment and value creation.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategy and supplier management for Advisory and IT Professional Services.
• Drive category strategy for your allotted spend area whilst ensuring alignment with both local business needs and global procurement objectives.
• Partner with business leaders to understand demand, manage risk, and ensure optimal delivery of services supporting client-facing projects.
• Negotiate and manage key supplier agreements, balancing cost, quality, and compliance.
• Champion best practice procurement processes and governance, ensuring consistency across regions.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and act as a trusted advisor, someone who is confident to challenge, influence, and drive strategic outcomes.

Desired Experience

• Proven experience in Procurement or Category Management, ideally within Advisory and IT Professional Services, Consultancy, or Indirect.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the credibility to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with a hands‑on approach to delivery and problem‑solving.
• Strong understanding of sourcing frameworks, supplier performance management, and contract governance.
• Fluent in Italian and English.

Why Apply?

• Take ownership of one of the most commercially critical categories within the European business.
• Operate in a visible and strategic position, with exposure to senior procurement and operational leadership.

If you’re ready to step into a career‑defining procurement role where your impact will be seen across business operations and client delivery, contact Oskar at [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

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