pstrong The Client /strongp Our client is an strong international industrial group backed by global PE /strong . In the last 6 years they have doubled up the top line up to 2Bn€ (2025), tripled their profitability, established their presence in 28 countries, consolidated their manufacturing footprint across 70+ production sites and distribution centers, employing almost 6000 people. Their portfolio (25000 products across BUs) is sold in 132 countries, positioning the group as a leader in attractive premium niche markets. /pp A key enabler of their growth path has been a strong structured Procurement organization /strong : that has been built to evolve into a strategic, “best-in-class” function, definitely a strong strategic partner to the business /strong , across multiple Business Units. /pp As part of its ongoing development, the company is looking for a strong Global Commodity Manager – Engineering Technical Area (GCM) /strong , who will be responsible for the global management of strong technical procurement categories, with a cross-BU scope covering CAPEX, OPEX and MRO /strong . /pp Vuole candidarsi? Si assicuri che il suo CV sia aggiornato, poi legga attentamente le specifiche del lavoro prima di procedere. brpstrong Position – The role: /strong /pp The b Global Commodity Manager /b b(CPO-2) /b will b report /b to the b Procurement Director - Indirect (CPO-1) /b andwill be responsible for defining and implementing sourcing strategies across the Technical Procurement area, ensuring competitiveness, value creation, cost optimization and supplier performance improvement across the Group. /pp The role will manage a team of 2 resources (1 strategic buyer and 1 buyer) and will work in close cooperation with Operations, Finance, Controlling and other key stakeholders. /pp The position covers categories including: /pulli CAPEX investments (civil works, infrastructure, machinery and industrial equipment) /lili OPEX technical spend (maintenance services, technical consulting and external contractors) /lili MRO categories (maintenance materials, spare parts, and related services) /li /ul pstrong Key Objectives and Responsibilities: /strong /pp Direct responsibilities will include: /pulli Convey distinctive strong engineering skills /strong to role, in order to maintain and further enhance the capabilities of procurement to buy capex and sustain the company growth trajectory, world wide /lili Connect with the strong organisation /strong : all Plants ww, as well as Operations and Legal to define technical specs and tenders, in Italy and abroad, and strong deploy /strong the strong commodity strategy /strong and sourcing programsfor the whole Engineering | Technical Procurement area. /lili Develop strong supplier strategies /strong and supplier performance improvement programs. Supply base predominant in Europe. /lili Manage strong supplier selection /strong ,



scouting, benchmarking and sourcing optimization initiatives. /lili Lead RFQ/RFP processes, offer analysis and alignment, commercial negotiations and contract finalization in cooperation with Legal. /lilistrong Coordinate cost optimization and value creation initiatives /strong with internal stakeholders: Operations, Finance and Controlling. /lili Contribute to maintain the distinctive best-in-class position of Procurement as best-in-class player. Organize and facilitate workshops with suppliers and internal stakeholders aimed at identifying best practices, innovation opportunities, Value Engineering and Design-to-Value initiatives. /lilistrong Apply all main Procurement technicalities, including /strong(TCO, nego-booklet, open-book logic, make VS buy, Nego strategy, risk-management, vendor-rating), and strong Drive recurring cash-improvement programs /strong with suppliers, including payment terms optimization and cost reduction initiatives (reverse factoring, confirming, PCG, bank guarantee, consignment stock). /lili Conduct periodic strong Business Review Meetings /strong with strategic suppliers, involving the relevant internal stakeholders (Operations, Finance, Controlling). /li /ul pstrong In addition, the role requires: /strong /pulli Management of strong technical projects and procurement-related initiatives through structured PMO methodologies, /strong includingscope critical analysis, Gantt, and cost analytics /lili Coordination of periodic strong technical review meetings /strong focused on expenditure monitoring, scope validation and project progress analysis. /lili Collaboration with suppliers, engineering firms, designers and internal functions throughout project execution. /lili Independent evaluation of strong business cases /strong (volumes, optimal use of raw materials and energy, reduction in waste, optimisation of FTEs) supporting new CAPEX investments and productivity improvement initiatives, including efficiency, energy optimization, waste reduction, FTE optimization and Industry 4.0/5.0 projects. /li /ul pstrong Requirements (“Must have”): /strong /pulli Technical degree required, preferably in Engineering /lilistrong Proven seniority (10+ years’ experience) /strong in context where strong Engineering and Procurement /strong are strictly connected; the mix implies impeccable Engineering skills, with best possible knowledge of Procurement. The position has been designed with flexibility to onboard people with different track,



yet with same ambition to contribute to the value creation. /lili Experience in managing engineering / technical procurement categories across CAPEX, OPEX and MRO. /lili Experience coordinating technical projects and cost optimization initiatives. /li /ulpstrong Procurement Knowledge and experience including: /strong /pulli TCO methodologies /lili Negotiation strategies and negotiation booklets /lili Open-book costing approaches /lili Make-or-buy analyses /lili Risk management /lili Vendor rating and supplier performance management /lili Supplier relationship management and sourcing optimization /lili Procurement ERP and SRM platforms such as SAP, Alyante, Navision, D365 and Jaggaer is considered a plus. /li /ulpstrong Additional competencies that will be considered of value: /strong /pulli Knowledge of industrial manufacturing processes and plant engineering (ideally within paper, self-adhesive or comparable manufacturing sectors) /lili Familiarity with cash-improvement tools such as reverse factoring, confirming, parent company guarantees, bank guarantees and consignment stock /lili Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards /lili Understanding of the European Machinery Directive and related international regulations /lili Knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies /lili Familiarity with industrial technical regulations such as PED and ATEX /li /ul pstrong Key Skills will include: /strong /ppb The ideal candidate combines /b b Engineering | /b b Technical background /b and b Procurement expertise /b with the b ability to operate effectively in complex, international and cross-functional environments /b . Key skills include: /pulli Strong teamworking and stakeholder management capabilities /lili Structured approach to project and supplier management /lili Ability to challenge suppliers and drive performance improvements /lili Strong analytical and negotiation skills /lili Capability to coordinate multiple initiatives and facilitate decision making /lili Effective communication and presentation skills /lili Results orientation and value creation mindset. /li /ul pb Location /b : Verona /ppb Languages /b : Fluency in English is a must; Spanish language nice to have /ppb Job /b : This is a permanent tempo pieno job in a highly dynamic context. /pp Initial Salary range will be in between EUR 65.000 – 75.000, plus Bonus and Benefits, in line with Client commitment to transparent and equitable compensation practices. Final compensation will anyhow depend on real experience and relevant skills, that will be valued with ad hoc programs and consistent development paths.The Client is an equal opportunity employer. xrdbqlu /p pb Please note that only those profiles that meet client requirements will be responded to and contacted. Thank you. /b /p /p /p

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