Job Posting: Procurement Category Manager
Pubblicato il 31-08-2026 - Jti in Milano
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Department: Indirect Procurement
Location: Milan, Italy
Procurement Category Manager
This position will be responsible for leading some areas of M&S; procurement category (Marketing and Sales) within own Cluster. The Category Manager will have the entire responsibility to develop a detailed procurement strategy with support from Cluster Category Manager and generate substantial vantaggi/added value for all categories under his responsibility.
Position includes:
- Elaboration of procurement strategy to be aligned with all categories functional heads. Strategy will include a detailed action plan supported by financial analysis
- Maintain and update the Category Management Strategy and pay particular attention to internal and external factors (Opportunities and risks)
- Involvement in all strategic discussions with the management of all categories supported. Actively contribute and propose initiative in line with business objectives
- Proactive and innovative approach/action to support company growth
- High level of expertise in all supported categories
- Execution of supplier bidding and negotiation process in close cooperation with departments, to ensure the most competitive value in terms of quality, price, service and lead-time ratio for the Company
- Management of the existing supplier base in his/her respective area including vendor assessment and evaluation
- Resolution of issues related to vendor performance, undelivered/damaged materials and services
Responsibilites:
Category Management
- Identify the category strategy and detailed action plan/program to be addressed
- Establish and lead cross-functional project teams to ma