This unique opportunity sits within an important arm of one of the world’s most established and respected multinational consumer goods organisations . With operations in dozens of countries, a strong European footprint, and a reputation for developing senior talent from within, this business plays at true global scale while retaining a sharp focus on professionalism,, and long-term value creation.

They are now strengthening their Procurement function in Italy , one of their most strategic and visible markets in Europe, with the appointment of a Procurement Lead Italy within Indirect Materials & Services. This is a highly exposed role, working closely with senior commercial and operational leaders and acting as a trusted partner on major spend decisions.

This opportunity suits someone who is as comfortable in front of senior stakeholders as they are deep in strategy, negotiation, and supplier management.

What you’ll be responsible for:

Acting as a procurement partner to commercial, marketing, and operational stakeholders

Translating business priorities into clear sourcing and category strategies

Influencing decision-making across local, regional, and global teams

Leading complex negotiations and managing high-value supplier relationships

Driving value beyond cost - quality, service, innovation, risk mitigation

Overseeing contractual frameworks and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards

Supporting the deployment of global procurement initiatives within the Italian market

Contributing to process optimisation, governance, and continuous improvement





Operating confidently across indirect spend areas (e.g. commercial services, marketing, professional services, workplace solutions)

This is a hands-on role with real autonomy , sitting within a mature but evolving procurement model.

What they’re looking for:

Experience in procurement or commercial roles within large, complex organisations (FMCG or similar scale retail/parallel environments preferred)

Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability - this will be assessed carefully

Proven success leading negotiations and managing strategic suppliersAbility to operate across multiple categories and ambiguous problem sets

Solid understanding of procurement governance, contracts, and risk

Confidence working in a multinational, matrix environment

Professional presence - someone credible at senior leadership level

Fluent English and Italian

This role is strategic, with high complexity and excellent growth potential - but it is not leading people.

Why this role stands out:

One of the most strategically important European markets for the organisation

Exposure to senior leadership at local, regional, and global level

Company: a reputation for internal mobility, state-of-the-art functionality and accelerated career progression

A culture that values rigour, professionalism, positivity and long-term careers

Hybrid working on paper, but best suited to someone who enjoys being present and visible

This is not a “back-office” procurement role - it’s a business-facing, high-impact position where visibility, judgement, and influence matter.

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📌 Indirect Procurement Lead - FMCG (m/f/d) (Roma)
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