ppThis unique opportunity sits within an important arm of one of the bworld’s most established and respected multinational consumer goods organisations /b. 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. /p pThey are now strengthening their bProcurement function in Italy /b, one of their most strategic and visible markets in Europe, with the appointment of a bProcurement Lead Italy /b 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. /p pThis opportunity suits someone who is as comfortable bin front of senior stakeholders /b as they are deep in strategy, negotiation, and supplier management. /p h3What you’ll be responsible for: /h3 ul liActing as a procurement partner to commercial, marketing, and operational stakeholders /li liTranslating business priorities into clear sourcing and category strategies /li liInfluencing decision-making across local, regional, and global teams /li liLeading complex negotiations and managing high-value supplier relationships /li liDriving value beyond cost - quality, service, innovation, risk mitigation /li liOverseeing contractual frameworks and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards /li liSupporting the deployment of global procurement initiatives within the Italian market /li liContributing to process optimisation, governance,



and continuous improvement /li liOperating confidently across indirect spend areas (e.g. commercial services, marketing, professional services, workplace solutions) /li /ul pThis is a bhands-on role with real autonomy /b, sitting within a mature but evolving procurement model. /p h3What they’re looking for: /h3 ul liExperience in procurement or commercial roles within blarge, complex organisations /b (FMCG or similar scale retail/parallel environments preferred) /li liStrong stakeholder management and influencing capability - this will be assessed carefully /li liProven success leading negotiations and managing strategic suppliersAbility to operate across multiple categories and ambiguous problem sets /li liSolid understanding of procurement governance, contracts, and risk /li liConfidence working in a multinational, matrix environment /li liProfessional presence - someone credible at senior leadership level /li liFluent English and Italian /li /ul pThis role is strategic, with high complexity and excellent growth potential - but it is bnot leading people. /b /p h3Why this role stands out: /h3 ul liOne of the bmost strategically important European markets /b for the organisation /li liExposure to senior leadership at local, regional, and global level /li liCompany: a reputation for internal mobility, state-of-the-art functionality and accelerated career progression /li liA culture that values rigour, professionalism, positivity and long-term careers /li liHybrid working on paper, but best suited to someone who enjoys being present and visible /li /ul pThis is not a “back-office” procurement role - it’s a bbusiness-facing, high-impact position /b where visibility, judgement, and influence matter. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Indirect Procurement Lead - FMCG (m/f/d) (Roma)
🏢 Bramwith Consulting
📍 Roma