Strategic Procurement Manager - Italy

Milan, Italy - Global Industrial Group | Growing Organisation

We are partnering with a global, innovation-driven industrial organisation to recruit a Strategic Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities in Italy and support strategic initiatives across the wider Europe.

This is a senior, high-impact role for a procurement professional who thrives in a dynamic, international environment, collaborating with leadership teams and driving supplier strategy, sourcing excellence and process optimisation.

Mission:

Reporting to the Regional Head of Purchasing, you will:

• Lead the strategic procurement function in Italy, managing a small, experienced team.

• Drive strategic purchases, cross-functional initiatives and category strategies

• Own the development of supplier strategies, framework agreements and strategic projects.

• Ensure compliance with procurement standards, guidelines and subcontractor processes.

• Be a key interface with internal stakeholders (Directors, Area Managers, operational teams) and external suppliers.

Spend Scope (Italy - €41M)

This role manages a highly diversified portfolio, including:

• Subcontractor Services

• Technical components

• OEM Spare Parts

• Fasteners

• Fleet Vehicles

• ELV Cabins

• Fleet Operations

• Real Estate

• Communication & Hardware

• Road Freight, Production Supplies & others

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Lead and develop the Italy strategic purchasing team - 2 Buyers

• Strengthen procurement capability, processes and supplier relationships at local and regional level.

Category & Supplier Strategy

• Identify, evaluate and develop strategic suppliers in Italy.

• Conduct supplier reviews, performance meetings and long-term partnerships.

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiate framework agreements and contracts.

Project Ownership

• Manage strategic elevator projects and cross-country initiatives.

• Drive cost optimisation, risk management, compliance and supplier innovation.

Governance & Reporting

• Own the procurement guidelines for Italy.

• Report KPIs related to purchasing activity, performance and compliance.

• Ensure alignment with group procurement standards and subcontractor requirements.

Required Profile

Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in strategic procurement or a similar role.

• Experience in sourcing, contracting and subcontractor management (desirable).

• Exposure to industrial, construction, manufacturing or technical environments is an advantage.

Competencies

• Strong analytical, negotiation and project management capabilities.

• Able to drive change, influence stakeholders and work cross-functionally.

• Proactive, solution-oriented, structured and resilient.

Languages

• Italian - fluent

• English - C1 level

Education

• Degree in Engineering, Economics, or equivalent.

• Other strong profiles will be considered.

Why This Role?

• Be the country lead for a major function in a global organisation.

• Work across multiple countries, stakeholders and categories.

• Take full ownership of a varied and strategic spend.

• Join a business investing heavily in people, processes and transformation.

• Excellent development opportunities within a growing international group.

If you are seeking a strategic role with autonomy, international exposure and genuine impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.