Purchasing Director

• Define, develop and implement a structured procurement strategy for all indirect product categories, ensuring consistency with company objectives and covering purchases directly and indirectly connected to production processes;

• Continuously analyze the effects of purchasing decisions and procurement strategies, with the aim of improving their impact on inventory levels, delivery times, production capacity and supply chain operational continuity;

• Manage and supervise the entire end-to-end procurement process, from the sourcing and supplier scouting phase to negotiation, contracting, performance monitoring and coordination with production activities;

• Support the definition and optimization of inventory management and supply security policies, carefully evaluating their effects on the efficiency and stability of the entire production cycle;

• Identify and develop opportunities for cost reduction, improvement of contractual conditions and rationalization of the supplier base, maintaining an effective balance between the strategic, operational and economic-financial needs of the organization;

• Design and implement a structured supplier performance evaluation system, based on key indicators such as quality, reliability, service level and sustainability;

• Build and consolidate long-term partnership relationships with strategic suppliers, promoting collaboration, transparency and mutual development;

• Identify, evaluate and qualify new suppliers both nationally and internationally, adopting a data-driven approach based on KPIs related to quality, sustainability and operational efficiency;

• Optimize and improve the use of the SAP system in procurement processes, promoting operational efficiency and the integration of information flows;

• Actively contribute to the strengthening and evolution of internal processes related to procurement, demand planning, Supply Chain and Sales & Operation Planning (S&OP), promoting greater integration and coordination;

• Coordinate and lead resources involved in material procurement, demand planning and production scheduling activities, with the aim of ensuring an efficient, fluid and waste-free value chain;

• Promote and spread a corporate culture oriented towards efficiency, cross-functional collaboration and the use of data as a basis for decision-making.

Essentials/Must have

At least ten years of experience in roles of responsibility in purchasing and procurement;
Experience in managing national and international suppliers;
In-depth knowledge of procurement, demand planning and S&OP logic;
Solid knowledge of strategic procurement processes;
Ability to analyze costs and conduct complex negotiations;
Familiarity with ERP systems;
End-to-end view of the supply chain;
Ability to work in international, dynamic and fast-growing contexts;
Collaborative leadership and results orientation;
Analytical and continuous improvement-oriented approach;
Fluent English.

Preferential/Nice to have

Coming from the food sector;
International experience;
In-depth knowledge of SAP.

Permanent contract

RAL 60k-80k.

Additional variable remuneration linked to the achievement of objectives

Naples

A leading national food company, recognized for its product excellence, ongoing innovation, and attention to quality throughout the supply chain.

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Ref. SP80216

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