Category Manager Indirects
Pubblicato il 24-10-2026 - Evoca Group in Cascina San Pietro
Evoca Group is a world-leading producer of professional coffee and vending machines for out-of-home consumption, anchored in more than 90 years of coffee and vending heritage. Together, our broad portfolio of brands offers a complete range of products to bring great coffee and vending products to our ~10,000 customers — serving consumers across hotels, restaurants, office buildings, public spaces, and more.
We are looking for a General Procurement Manager / Procurement Category Leader Indirects.
Objective of the position is to source and to purchase services, and non-direct materials. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, ensuring cost-effectiveness, and maintaining compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
Your responsibilities will be: Assume global responsibility of Indirect Procurement for Evoca Group
Motivate and develop a small team of buyers
Manage and reduce total cost of ownership and increase value contribution of Indirects to the Evoca Business
Shared with internal clients, take responsibility for pricing and conditions, risk management, sustainability, contract management, vendor relationships for the Indirects category
Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery capabilities.
Conduct market research to identify trends and new sourcing opportunities.
Enable and manage the end-to-end procurement process, from requisition to purchase order issuance.
To be successful in this role you'll need to have: Degree in Engineering, Economics or related fields
Relevant work experience in Procurement, ideally 10 years
Evidence of success in business partnering and negotiation and in balancing internal and external needs
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Fluent, but not perfect, in English and Italian
Well versed and ready to learn more in efficiency applications (e.g., MS Office) and ERP systems
Nice to have: Experience in service procurement
Appliances Manufacturing experience
Proficiency in procurement tools and software
Previous experience in structured manufacturing companies
What we offer: Full-time permanent contract with a multinational company that is a leader in its industry.
A1 classification under the Italian Metalworkers' Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL Metalmeccanici Industria). Gross annual salary (RAL) starting from €70,000, commensurate with experience, skills, and seniority.
Performance premio of up to €5,430 and an MBO incentive scheme.
Welfare and benefits package, including: €550 annual corporate welfare allowance; on-site company cafeteria offering complete balanced meals at highly subsidized rates; free company parking; dedicated employee discounts.
Smart working and flexible working hours.
Additional paid leave for medical appointments and initiatives supporting parenthood.
Time-saving services designed to make everyday life easier.
An international work environment that promotes employee well-being and collaboration, through dedicated initiatives as part of the WHP (Workplace Health Promotion) Program.
A performance management and feedback system designed to recognize and enhance employees' contributions.
We are committed to guarantee equal employment opportunities. We believe in respect, trust and empathy, in a work environment without discrimination.
We select candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, disability, socioeconomic background or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. During the entire recruiting and hiring process, the Company promotes the principles of equal opportunities, non-discrimination and transparency.