Procurement Manager Paper Bags Italy

Mondi Group; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondi Group is seeking a Procurement Manager for Paper Bags Italy to lead and develop the local procurement organization, aligning regional strategies with Group objectives. The role ensures supplier management, cost optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to support performance and continuity.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or related fields, fluent Italian and English, SAP proficiency, and a hands‑on, strategic mindset with a readiness to travel about 40%.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles within manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing contracts, supplier relationships and cost improvement initiatives.
• Fluent Italian and English
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally (≈40%).

Responsibilities

• Develop regional and local sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Identify and deliver cost-improvement initiatives while ensuring continuity of supply.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation and contract management for regional/local categories.
• Drive supplier performance management and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality and other stakeholders.
• Lead procurement budgeting and monitor costs and savings.
• Support Source‑to‑Pay processes and drive efficiency.
• Act as interface between Group Procurement and local teams.
• Lead, coach and develop the local procurement team.

Skills

Italian fluency

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree

Supply Chain Management degree

Business Administration (nice to have)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Mondi

At Mondi, we offer packaging and paper solutions designed to support a circular economy. We've grown from a single paper mill to a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, with our 24,000 colleagues working across 100+ production sites in more than 30 countries.

We combine deep industrial expertise with a strong commitment to innovation, creating products that help our customers make more sustainable choices every day.

About the Role

The Procurement Manager Paper Bags Italy is responsible for leading and developing the local procurement organization while driving the implementation of procurement strategies across the Italian Paper Bags operations.

Acting as a key link between Group Procurement and the local business, the role ensures effective supplier management, cost optimization, sourcing excellence and cross-functional collaboration. The position combines strategic leadership with hands‑on execution to support business performance, operational continuity and long‑term value creation.

Your Mission:

• Develop and implement regional and local sourcing and procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Identify and deliver cost improvement initiatives while ensuring continuity of supply, quality standards and risk mitigation.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation and contract management activities for regional and local categories.
• Drive supplier performance management, including evaluation, development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality and other key stakeholders to support business requirements.
• Lead the procurement budgeting process and monitor procurement‑related costs and savings performance.
• Support and optimise Source‑to‑Pay processes, driving efficiency and operational excellence.
• Act as the primary interface between Group Procurement and local procurement teams.
• Lead, coach and develop the local procurement team, fostering a high‑performance and collaborative culture.

What You’ll Bring:

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related field, or Business Administration (nice to have)
• Relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles within an industrial or manufacturing environment, combined with a strong understanding of procurement processes and supply chain dynamics.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, negotiation, supplier, and stakeholder management skills, combined with a results‑oriented mindset.
• Experience managing contracts, supplier relationships and cost improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluent Italian and English.
• Willingness to travel nationally andinternationally (approximately 40%).
• Strategic and hands‑on approach with the ability to lead change and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

We offer a minimum compensation package starting at € 60,000 gross/year on a full‑time basis (38 hours/week), with the opportunity of overpayment depending on your experience, skills and qualification.

Why join Mondi?

At Mondi, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues from around the world to solve meaningful business challenges and help shape the future of sustainable packaging and paper. We empower our people to take ownership, foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, and work together to create value to our customers.

We believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, broaden your international experience or take a next step in your career, you’ll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make a real difference.

Don’t meet every requirement?

We know that great candidates don’t always tick every box. We welcome talent from all backgrounds.

Ready to make an impact?

We’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re actively exploring your next opportunity or curious about how you could grow with us, we encourage you to start the conversation.