Purchasing Director Italy

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**Summary**:
Purchasing Director Italy will shape a world-class procurement function, driving innovation, efficiency, and strategic value for the organization. **Responsibilities**: - Develop and lead a global procurement strategy, integrating supplier segmentation, spend management, and value delivery.
- Drive operational excellence in Sourcing & Procurement, focusing on cost savings (COGS, OPEX), value engineering, and supplier innovation.
- Manage supplier selection, contracts, and relationships to ensure quality, sustainability, and risk mitigation.
- Lead procurement automation initiatives and optimize processes for efficiency and reduced manual effort.
- Develop and implement cost-saving strategies, including value engineering and supply chain optimization.
- Align global teams to execute NPI procurement plans and ensure compliance with policies and controls.
- Leverage analytics and technology for strategic sourcing insights and supplier performance tracking.
- Optimize cash flow through vendor-managed inventories and reverse factory solutions.
- Guide direct material sourcing, procurement processes, and NPI planning through senior leadership.




- Drive financial risk governance related to sales forecasts and supply chain operations.
- Stay updated on market trends, commodity pricing, and procurement innovations to enhance strategy.
- Build a high-performing, collaborative, and innovative procurement team. **Qualifications**: - Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA preferred).
- 15+ years of sourcing/procurement experience, including 10+ years in executive roles.
- Deep knowledge of procurement processes, supplier markets, and financial analysis
- Proven ability to develop and implement long-term procurement strategies aligned with company goals.
- Expertise in supplier management, cost reduction, lean processes, and on-time delivery.
- Strong analytical, financial, and negotiation skills with a focus on sustainability and compliance.
- Leadership experience in driving strategy and fostering collaboration across teams.
- Strong business acumen and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders and build strong relationships. LI-MI1

Vedi l’offerta su Go Lavoro: golavoro.it/annuncio-lavoro/7du78y