Head of Procurement Excellence
Pubblicato il 15-10-2026 - Rochester Executive in Firenze
Our Client is a large private industrial group, with over 50+ years’ history, HQ in Italy, business in Italy and abroad. They operate in a profitable and not yet mature market, that is growing with a +7% estimated CAGR, in the next four years. They are Italian leader in their space and develop on ongoing basis a vast line of products. With a global turnover in excess of 800M€ and some manufacturing plants in Italy, they have international / global presence in 60+ countries, with about 2000+ FTE. They operate on the base of best technologies of the market, and have constantly invested in R&D.; They are now facing a new cycle, supported by a Top tier PE Fund, that is launching the next phase with organic and acquisitive growth strategy. While on one side the transformation will encompass multiple streams and multifunctional projects, they need on the other to onboard the resources to enable this ambition. Position – The role: In this context, Procurement is a key function to shape a best-in‑class organisation.
Following a phase where the first initiatives have already been designed and put in place, they now need to onboard the Head of Procurement Excellence (HOP), a new strategic role designed to report to the CPO, to grant consistency and continuity of all improvement initiatives, as well as to pilot the implementation of the blue print. * Pivotal role in establishing a “Procurement Engine” which will deliver significant EBITDA value * Guarantee the performance monitoring of all procurement initiatives, in close connection with the CPO * Ensure execution, compliance and best practices, and enable the function as part of the company transformation journey. * Exposure to leadership, in a context driven by a leading Private Equity fund. Position – Specific responsibilities: Lead the Procurement Excellence Office, ensuring 1) the Procurement Roadmap is in line and on track with the company Strategic Plan (5Y BusPlan reflective of Strategic Blueprint) and 2) the most appr