Experteer Overview In this role you will lead strategic procurement for manufacturing in Parma, partnering with cross-functional teams to forecast needs and secure best-value purchases. You will implement category strategies, manage supplier negotiations, and oversee order execution, quality, and delivery. The position combines analytics, supplier management, and continuous improvement to support the company's industrial projects. This is an opportunity to shape sourcing at scale within a multinational manufacturing environment.
Retribuzione / Benefits Collaborate with category managers to align procurement with category strategy
Adapt and implement catalogues and framework contracts regionally
Lead negotiations and award decisions following strategy
Conduct supplier selection, base development, and onboarding of new suppliers
Resolve supplier issues (quality, delivery, service) and liaise with technical/R&D; and production
Research new technologies/materials on request from other functions
Monitor supplier performance and ensure cost, availability, innovation, and quality in sourcing
Ensure compliance with procurement processes and policies; manage KPI accountability
Responsabilità University degree in engineering or technical field; 5+ years in procurement
Background in contract management
Background in quality management
Cost analysis and management experience
Knowledge of design-to-cost in welded construction, CNC & Carpentry
Inter-cultural sensitivity and stakeholder management
Negotiation experience across supplier markets
Market analysis experience
Strong communication and relationship?building skills
Contract and framework experience
Proactivity and result orientation
Availability for short trips
Knowledge of technical drawing
Excellent Office and Excel skills
English fluent
Requisiti fondamentali Salary package around €50,000 gross + MBO
Career development
International exposure
Work in modern, complex organization
Parma-based role
Potential for travel
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