19 set - Bolzano
Hays
Your New Company For a leading international player within the fresh food industry, we are looking for a Strategic Buyer to join the Procurement team based in Bolzano. Operating within a complex and fast-paced supply chain environment, the company is recognized for its strong market position, international footprint, and commitment to quality and innovation.
Your New Role
Reporting directly to the Procurement Management team, the Strategic Buyer will be responsible for a key product category, contributing to the definition and execution of sourcing strategies at an international level. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships and lead complex negotiations with international vendors, ensuring competitive purchasing conditions while maintaining the highest standards in product quality, packaging, and supply chain efficiency.
Working closely with Commercial, Operations, and Logistics teams, the Strategic Buyer will continuously monitor market dynamics, identify new sourcing opportunities, and anticipate industry trends to support business growth and profitability. The role will also involve supplier performance management, risk mitigation activities, and the implementation of procurement optimization initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and long-term value creation.
What You'll Need to Succeed The ideal candidate will have:
- A degree in Economics, Business Administration, Agribusiness, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Proven experience in Procurement, Category Management, or Purchasing within the Food & Beverage industry
- Strong understanding of food supply chains and international sourcing markets
- Experience managing strategic supplier relationships and conducting complex negotiations
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and support business decisions
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- A proactive, results-driven mindset with a strategic approach to procurement
- Fluency in Italian, English, and German, both written and spoken
What You'll Get in Return You will join a growing international organization offering a highly visible and strategic position within its procurement function. The company provides continuous professional development, exposure to international markets, and a collaborative environment focused on innovation and excellence.
The indicative salary package will range between €40,000 and €65,000 gross annual base salary, in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The company also offers one day of remote working per week, ongoing training and development opportunities, private health insurance, supplementary pension contributions, and additional wellbeing initiatives.
Location: Bolzano, Italy.
What You Need to Do Now
If you are interested in this opportunity, click on "Apply Now" to submit an updated copy of your CV. If this position is not quite right for you but you are looking for a new opportunity, please visit our website for further career opportunities. Candidates of all genders, having read the mandatory privacy notice available on www.hays.it, are invited to submit their CV in Word format, indicating the reference number (954362) and providing consent to the processing of their personal data in accordance with Legislative Decree 196/03.
Recruitment Licence
No. 13/I/0007145/03.04 of 1 April 2008.
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