ul liDefine and coordinate procurement strategy, governance, processes, KPIs and supplier-management standards across NMS plants.
/li liLead category strategies and Group negotiations for paper and specialty papers, chemicals, coatings, varnishes, aluminum, energy, logistics and selected MRO, services and CAPEX.
/li liIdentify cross-plant synergies, consolidate demand and develop sourcing alternatives and second-source strategies.
/li liPartner with Operations, RD and Quality to challenge specifications, qualify alternative materials and improve total converted cost.
/li liLead strategic supplier negotiations, improve commercial and contractual terms, understand cost drivers and build long-term technical-commercial partnerships.
/li liMonitor supply risk and implement mitigation plans.
/li liCoordinate local buyers through an international functional network, while preserving plant-level responsiveness and accountability.
/li /ul h3Candidate Profile /h3 ul liA hands-on procurement leader with a strong technical or engineering mindset and proven commercial, sourcing, negotiation and supplier-management capabilities.
/li liCandidates may come from strategic procurement, category management or a technical B2B commercial background.
/li /ul h3Education /h3 ul liEngineering, chemistry, materials science or another relevant technical/scientific discipline is preferred.
/li liEquivalent industrial experience may compensate for a different academic background.
/li /ul h3Experience /h3 ul liSignificant experience in strategic procurement, category management, strategic sourcing, technical sales, business development or supplier management.
/li liExperience in paper, chemicals, coatings, packaging, converting, specialty materials or another raw-material-intensive process industry is highly desirable.




/li liExperience leading major negotiations and coordinating stakeholders across sites and functions.
/li libTechnical: /b understands industrial raw materials, specifications, quality and their impact on manufacturing performance.
/li libCommercial: /b strong negotiation, cost analysis, supplier economics and contract-management skills.
/li libAnalytical: /b data-driven and able to distinguish purchase-price savings from genuine total-cost improvement.
/li libLeadership: /b pragmatic, influential and effective in an international matrix organization.
/li libCollaboration: /b able to work closely with Site Management, Operations, RD, Quality, Finance and Sales.
/li /ul h3Operating Model /h3 pThe role owns commercial strategy and category performance, working with internal technical experts on specifications and process implications, and with RD, Quality and Operations on qualification and industrial performance.
/p h3Location: /h3 pCasalgrasso (CN) - Hybrid work, following Company Policy /p h3Language: /h3 pfluent in English, Italian, German as a plus /p h3Travel: /h3 pUpon requirements, nationally and internationally /p h3What We Offer /h3 ul liOpen ended contract /li liFull time /li liHybrid /li liWelfare and agevolazioni: meal vouchers as per Company policy, Welfare dashboard /li liSalary range: € *************** gross per year (compensation package).
The compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications /li liMBO as per Company policy /li liCompany car as per Company policy /li /ul pJoining NMS means becoming part of an inclusive, innovative and international environment.
We offer a challenging role in an international, industrial group and a collaborative and performance-oriented working environment.
/p pNMS is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in all its forms, in accordance with applicable legislation.
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📌 Head Of Procurement (Montà)
🏢 Nissha Metallizing Solutions
📍 Montà