Tomato Procurement Specialist

Mutti; Parma; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company in the tomato industry is seeking a Tomato Procurement Specialist to manage logistics and procurement of tomatoes. This role involves collaborating with suppliers and farmers to ensure quality standards while supporting key innovation projects. Candidates should possess a degree in Agriculture and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the sector, with strong analytical and organizational skills.

Competenze

• In-depth knowledge of the agricultural sector, focusing on industrial tomato cultivation.
• Understanding of the tomato supply chain and quality grading standards.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

Mansioni

• Plan and procure tomatoes, managing logistics from field to plant.
• Oversee the agricultural supply chain for efficient raw material flow.
• Coordinate with internal teams for collaboration.

Conoscenze

Analytical abilities

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactivity

Formazione

University degree in Agriculture or a related field

Strumenti

SAP

Descrizione del lavoro

Mutti Group, with 125 years of brave innovations, is the European leader in the tomato category and is present in 100 countries worldwide, with a net turnover of 703 million euros in 2024.

"Our legacy is not just a corporate legacy, but a system legacy.

It is not just patrimonial legacy, but a cultural inheritance.

It is a certain way of doing things: with charm, through true and fair relationships, starting from the possible to go above and beyond.

It is about choosing each other and knowing how to elect which paths to pursue, and when.

It is the tireless but always consistent action."

Based at the Group Headquarters in Montechiarugolo (Parma), the Tomato Procurement Specialist will report to the Tomato Procurement Manager and join the Agriculture team, which is responsible for consolidating and continuously improving Mutti’s agro-industrial supply chain model. This position has been created as part of the ongoing development and structuring of the function. The successful candidate will support the development of Group projects in line with the highest quality standards and corporate objectives.

Main Responsibilities:

• Plan and procure tomatoes, managing the logistics from field to plant.
• Support the Tomato Procurement Manager in overseeing the agricultural supply chain to ensure an efficient and sustainable raw material flow.
• Collaborate with farmers and suppliers to ensure compliance with quality, quantity, and company standards.
• Manage documentation and reporting related to procurement and product traceability.
• Coordinate with internal teams to foster strong collaboration between agriculture and production departments.
• Promote and support the development of the company’s key innovation projects.

What we are looking for:

• University degree in Agriculture or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of the agricultural sector, with a focus on industrial tomato cultivation.
• Understanding of the tomato supply chain, seasonal variability, and quality grading standards.
• Experience in developing agronomic tools and methodologies.
• Willingness to travel across Northern Italy.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in IT tools; SAP knowledge is essential.
• Good command of the English language.
• Residency near the company site is required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

What you will need:

• Strong analytical abilities: capacity to analyze, process, and interpret data to inform decision-making.
• Autonomy: capable of independently assessing situations and setting priorities.
• Proactivity: able to evaluate the status quo and suggest innovative solutions for continuous improvement.