Country Procurement Operations Lead
Pubblicato il 17-08-2026 - Altro in Verona
Country Procurement Operations Lead - Italy
About the Opportunity
Our client is a leading global business within the pharmaceutical sector , recognised for delivering critical healthcare products and technologies that support patients and healthcare professionals worldwide. Operating across manufacturing, research, and commercial environments, the organisation is committed to operational excellence, innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement across its international supply chain network. As part of its ongoing investment in procurement transformation and operational excellence, the company is seeking an experienced Country Procurement Operations Lead to oversee procurement operations in Italy and act as the key procurement representative across the local organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement leader who thrives in complex, multinational environments and is looking to influence strategic initiatives, lead high-performing teams, and drive operational excellence at both country and global levels.
The Role
Reporting into the wider Global Procurement organisation, you will lead the Italian Procurement Operations team and serve as the primary procurement representative for local stakeholders, suppliers, auditors, and business leadership.
You will play a pivotal role in driving procurement transformation, embedding best-practice processes, and ensuring procurement operations fully support the organisation's strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Leadership
Lead and develop the Country Procurement Operations team in Italy.
Act as the senior local representative for the Procurement function across internal and external stakeholder groups.
Build strong partnerships with manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and business leaders to deliver procurement objectives.
Represent procurement during interactions with suppliers, auditors, and other external parties.
Operational Excellence & Transformation
Drive the implementation of glo