Head of Procurement
Pubblicato il 25-10-2026 - Nissha Metallizing Solutions in Casalgrasso
ul liDefine and coordinate procurement strategy, governance, processes, KPIs and supplier-management standards across NMS plants. /li liLead category strategies and Group negotiations for paper and specialty papers, chemicals, coatings, varnishes, aluminum, energy, logistics and selected MRO, services and CAPEX. /li liIdentify cross-plant synergies, consolidate demand and develop sourcing alternatives and second-source strategies. /li liPartner with Operations, RD and Quality to challenge specifications, qualify alternative materials and improve total converted cost. /li liLead strategic supplier negotiations, improve commercial and contractual terms, understand cost drivers and build long-term technical-commercial partnerships. /li liMonitor supply risk and implement mitigation plans. /li liCoordinate local buyers through an international functional network, while preserving plant-level responsiveness and accountability. /li /ul h3Candidate Profile /h3 ul liA hands-on procurement leader with a strong technical or engineering mindset and proven commercial, sourcing, negotiation and supplier-management capabilities. /li liCandidates may come from strategic procurement, category management or a technical B2B commercial background. /li /ul h3Education /h3 ul liEngineering, chemistry, materials science or another relevant technical/scientific discipline is preferred. /li liEquivalent industrial experience may compensate for a different academic background. /li /ul h3Experience /h3 ul liSignificant experience in strategic procurement, category management, strategic sourcing, technical sales, business development or supplier management. /li liExperience in paper, chemicals, coatings, packaging, converting, specialty materials or another raw-material-intensive process industry is highly desirable.
/li liExperience leading major negotiations and coordinating stakeholders across sites and functions. /li libTechnical: /b understands industrial raw materials, specifications, quality and their impact on manufacturing performance. /li libCommercial: /b strong negotiation, cost analysis, supplier economics and contract-management skills. /li libAnalytical: /b data-driven and able to distinguish purchase-price savings from genuine total-cost improvement. /li libLeadership: /b pragmatic, influential and effective in an international matrix organization. /li libCollaboration: /b able to work closely with Site Management, Operations, RD, Quality, Finance and Sales. /li /ul h3Operating Model /h3 pThe role owns commercial strategy and category performance, working with internal technical experts on specifications and process implications, and with RD, Quality and Operations on qualification and industrial performance. /p h3Location: /h3 pCasalgrasso (CN) - Hybrid work, following Company Policy /p h3Language: /h3 pfluent in English, Italian, German as a plus /p h3Travel: /h3 pUpon requirements, nationally and internationally /p h3What We Offer /h3 ul liOpen ended contract /li liFull time /li liHybrid /li liWelfare and vantaggi: meal vouchers as per Company policy, Welfare dashboard /li liSalary range: € 75.000 – 80.000 gross per year (compensation package). The compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications /li liMBO as per Company policy /li liCompany car as per Company policy /li /ul pJoining NMS means becoming part of an inclusive, innovative and international environment. We offer a challenging role in an international, industrial group and a collaborative and performance-oriented working environment. /p pNMS is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in all its forms, in accordance with applicable legislation. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr