Strategic Procurement Manager - Italy - Indirect & Direct

1st Executive; Milano; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global industrial organisation seeks a Strategic Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities in Italy. You will manage a small team, drive strategic purchases, and develop supplier strategies in a dynamic, international environment. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in strategic procurement, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and is fluent in Italian and English. This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to work across various countries and projects.

Servizi

Excellent development opportunities

International exposure

Strategic role with autonomy

Competenze

• 3+ years of experience in strategic procurement or a similar role.
• Experience in sourcing, contracting, and supplier management is desirable.
• Fluent in Italian and English (C1 level).

Mansioni

• Lead and develop the procurement team in Italy.
• Drive strategic purchasing functions and category initiatives.
• Manage strategic projects and supplier negotiations.
• Report on KPIs related to purchasing activity and performance.

Conoscenze

Strong analytical capabilities

Negotiation skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Formazione

Degree in Engineering, Economics, or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Strategic Procurement Manager - Italy

Milan, Italy - Global Industrial Group | Growing Organisation

We are partnering with a global, innovation-driven industrial organisation to recruit a Strategic Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities in Italy and support strategic initiatives across the wider Europe. This is a senior, high-impact role for a procurement professional who thrives in a dynamic, international environment, collaborating with leadership teams and driving supplier strategy, sourcing excellence and process optimisation.

Mission

Reporting to the Regional Head of Purchasing, you will :

• Lead the strategic procurement function in Italy, managing a small, experienced team.
• Drive strategic purchases, cross‑functional initiatives and category strategies.
• Own the development of supplier strategies, framework agreements and strategic projects.
• Ensure compliance with procurement standards, guidelines and subcontractor processes.
• Be a key interface with internal stakeholders (Directors, Area Managers, operational teams) and external suppliers.

Spend Scope (Italy - €41M)

• Subcontractor Services
• Technical components
• OEM Spare Parts
• Fasteners
• Fleet Vehicles
• ELV Cabins
• Fleet Operations
• Real Estate
• Communication & Hardware
• Road Freight, Production Supplies & others

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
  • Lead and develop the Italy strategic purchasing team – 2 Buyers.
  • Strengthen procurement capability, processes and supplier relationships at local and regional level.
• Category & Supplier Strategy
  • Identify, evaluate and develop strategic suppliers in Italy.
  • Conduct supplier reviews, performance meetings and long‑term partnerships.
  • Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiate framework agreements and contracts.
• Project Ownership
  • Manage strategic elevator projects and cross‑country initiatives.
  • Drive cost optimisation, risk management, compliance and supplier innovation.
• Governance & Reporting
  • Own the procurement guidelines for Italy.
  • Report KPIs related to purchasing activity, performance and compliance.
  • Ensure alignment with group procurement standards and subcontractor requirements.

Required Profile

• Experience
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in strategic procurement or a similar role.
  • Experience in sourcing, contracting and subcontractor management (desirable).
  • Exposure to industrial, construction, manufacturing or technical environments is an advantage.
• Competencies
  • Strong analytical, negotiation and project management capabilities.
  • Able to drive change, influence stakeholders and work cross‑functionally.
  • Proactive, solution‑oriented, structured and resilient.
• Languages
  • Italian – fluent
  • English – C1 level
• Education
  • Degree in Engineering, Economics, or equivalent.
  • Other strong profiles will be considered.

Why This Role?

• Be the country lead for a major function in a global organisation.
• Work across multiple countries, stakeholders and categories.
• Take full ownership of a varied and strategic spend.
• Join a business investing heavily in people, processes and transformation.
• Excellent development opportunities within a growing international group.
• If you are seeking a strategic role with autonomy, international exposure and genuine impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.