Procurement Manager

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Procurement Department Manager with strategic vision, negotiation skills, and leadership to optimize the supply chain and logistics. Key Highlights: 1. Lead and execute the procurement strategy, seeking competitive suppliers. 2. Comprehensive logistics management and stock control to optimize processes. 3. Analytical profile with interdepartmental leadership and results orientation. **PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT MANAGER** **Roles and Responsibilities** **\- Procurement Strategy and Management** * Develop and implement a procurement strategy aligned with company objectives. * Identify, evaluate, and qualify reliable and competitive suppliers. * Negotiate financial terms, delivery schedules, and framework agreements. * Place purchase orders and track deliveries. * Manage and update the supplier database. * Monitor purchased product quality and handle incidents and warranties. * Analyze market trends and identify opportunities for cost and process improvement. * Coordinate with various departments to forecast needs and plan procurement. **\- Logistics** * End-to-end management of purchasing levels, transportation, and final customer delivery. * Annual planning of raw materials and supplies. * Historical consumption analysis to optimize forecasting. * Stock control and production requirements monitoring. **Requirements** **Education** * Degree in Administration, Commerce, Logistics, or related fields. **Experience** * Prior experience in procurement or supplier management. * Experience in negotiation and cost control. * Experience in an industrial or production environment is highly desirable. **Technical Knowledge** * Proficiency in office software tools. * Knowledge of English, Italian, or French is desirable. **Key Competencies** * Strong organizational skills and efficient time management. * Negotiation and communication skills. * Leadership and interdepartmental coordination ability. * Results- and quality-oriented mindset. * Analytical capability and decision-making skills. * Adaptability and problem-solving ability. * Initiative and continuous improvement mindset. * Integrity, responsibility, and commitment. **Conditions** * Permanent contract. * Full-time position. * Working hours: 08:00 – 13:00 15:00 – 18:00 **Salary Range** * Starting salary: €28,000 gross per year. * Expected progression to €32,500 within approximately 18–24 months, subject to performance. **Ideal Candidate Profile** A professional with strategic procurement vision, strong negotiation ability, and operational efficiency orientation. A structured, analytical profile with cross-functional leadership capability is especially valued. Employment type: Full-time, Permanent contract Salary: From €28,000.00 per year Work location: On-site employment