Director Purchasing Italy Milano

Director Purchasing Italy
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

We are building the best way to buy and sell cars online.

With AUTO1.com we offer our professional B2B car trading partners (our merchants) the state-of-the-art platform to efficiently buy and sell used cars across Europe. This role reports into the VP Italy and has the main objective of continuously improving our customer experience, operational efficiency, and profitability. ResponsibilitiesExecute the strategy and growth plan for AUTO1's Italy Consumer business units (C2B). Monitor key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of the existing C2B unit with around 200 employees and 65+ branches. Ensure recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, and personal development of top talent in all Consumer Purchasing business units. Support the leadership team in defining strategic plans and executing them effectively. Develop a team of Regional and Vice Regional Area Managers to help you control the 200 employees across the country. Lead the Real Estate Procurement team to expand and maintain the buying infrastructure (branches). Ensure that each branch is safe and complies with local regulations. Execute and improve key performance indicators to manage efficiency in depth. Qualifications7+ years of leadership experience. Strategy consulting experience is highly valued. People management experience is key, especially in fast-paced and dynamically changing environments. Strong operational expertise, with experience in process optimization, operational excellence, and lean office. Proven track record of personal and professional achievements. Truly entrepreneurial attitude, driven, restless personality, and a strong desire for growth while always keeping attention to the details. Exceptional managerial and analytical skills with the ability to work and manage in fast-paced and dynamically changing environments. International experience in centralized organizations is preferred but not required. A university degree with a focus on Business, Consulting, or Finance.

An MBA is a plus. Master excellent verbal and written communication in English and Italian. What You Will GetBeing part of the top Italian leadership team with respective responsibilities and opportunities to significantly influence our mission. The chance to have a significant impact on one of the fastest-growing automotive companies in Europe in an exciting growth phase. We offer you an attractive compensation package, including a company car equity. Apply by uploading your CV with a note on your salary expectations.

AUTO1 Group is Europe's leading digital automotive platform.

As a dynamic tech company, we are revolutionizing the automotive industry with our brands wirkaufendeinauto. de, AUTO1.com, and Autohero.

Our strong team of 6, 000 people is dedicated to making Europe-wide car trading and transport as fast and stress-free as possible for our customers.

Join us in building the best way to buy and sell cars online. At AUTO1 Group, we live an open culture, believe in direct communication, and value diversity.

We welcome every applicant, regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual identity, disability, or any other non-merit factor.

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