Indirect Procurement Category Manager - Alfasigma
Pubblicato il 22-09-2026 - JobLeads in Milano
As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Category Manager to join our dynamic team.
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Scope of the role
This position supports the VP of Indirect Procurement to manage the procurement activities related to indirect goods and services within Alfasigma organization. This role involves developing and implementing effective supplier and category strategies, negotiating with suppliers, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective procurement processes. The Indirect Procurement Category Manager collaborates with various departments to understand their procurement needs and aligns procurement strategies to support the organization's overall goals and objectives.
Key Responsibilities
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- egy:Develop and implement strategic procurement plans for indirect goods and servi
- ces.Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry best practices to identify procurement opportunities and ri
- ent:Identify potential suppliers, conduct supplier evaluations, and negotiate contracts and agreeme
- nts.Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring high-quality products/services and timely deliver
- ies.Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and implement improvement plans as necess
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- ent:Optimize costs by negotiating favorable terms and conditions with suppli
- ers.Identify opportunities for cost savings and implement cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or serv
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- ion:Collaborate with internal stakeholders (such as departments requiring indirect goods/services) to understand their needs and requireme
- nts.Communicate procurement policies and procedures to internal teams, ensuring compliance and understanding of best practi
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- ent:Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company polic
- ies.Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks, such as supply chain disruptions or supplier financial instabil
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- ent:Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring terms are favorable and in compliance with legal requireme
- nts.Monitor contract performance, renew contracts as needed, and manage contract expiration and renewal proces
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- ing:Analyze procurement data to identify trends, track performance metrics, and prepare reports for managem
- ent.Utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions and improve procurement proces
Who you are
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- Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- Proven experience in indirect procurement, preferably in a managerial role. Experience in pharma industry as a plus.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with supp
- liers.In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, and supplier evalu
- ation.Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving s
- kills.Proficiency in procurement software and
- tools.Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards in procur
- kills.Experience in mature and structured organiza
- tions.Involvement in procurement transformation initia
- tives.Strategic thinker with excellent planning and organizational s
- kills.Detail-oriented and results-d
- riven.Ability to work collaboratively in a team enviro
- nment. xykwogc Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing business enviro
- nment.Strong leadership and decision-making capabil
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