Senior Procurement Manager
Pubblicato il 17-08-2026 - Van de Velde Packaging Group in Italia
Join us in shaping the future of sustainable packaging. La preghiamo di leggere attentamente la seguente descrizione del lavoro per assicurarsi di essere la persona giusta per questo ruolo prima di candidarsi. At Van de Velde Packaging Group, more than 1,300 colleagues across 17 sites in 8 countries collaborate every day to deliver innovative and sustainable fibre-based packaging solutions.
As European legislation and consumer expectations continue to accelerate the transition away from plastics, demand for sustainable packaging is growing rapidly. Together, we help our customers make this transition by developing high-quality fibre-based alternatives that create real value.
By combining local expertise with international strength, we foster a culture of teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement. That's why we're looking for passionate individuals who want to make an impact, grow their careers and help build the future of packaging.
About the Role The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of company purchasing,
with a particular focus on raw materials (paper, board, cardboard, film, adhesives, inks, consumables), general services, and management of the subcontractor network. The Purchasing Manager will also act as an internal technical reference point, supporting the sales function in the preparation of customer offers.
Selection, qualification, and evaluation of suppliers of raw materials (cartotechnics materials, consumables, packaging) and of services
Negotiation of prices, contractual conditions, and supply terms
Ongoing monitoring of supplier performance (quality, reliability, on‐time delivery)
Management of long‐term relationships and identification of new strategic partners
Subcontractor Management
Research, selection, and qualification of new subcontractors for external processing (e.g. varnishing, laminating, die‐cutting, special finishing)
Economic and contractual negotiation with existing and new subco