Italy Procurement Indirect Manager Milano

Italy Procurement Indirect Manager
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Who we are**Amplifon is the global leader in the retail hearing care industry. Over 20, 000 professionals in 26 countries, coming from more than 100 different nationalities, work every day in a global network of 9, 500 points of sales to empower thousands of people to rediscover all the emotions of sound. In Amplifon we believe people are the most important component of our success. Only through investment in talent engagement, professional development, and recognition, our people can express their potential and build a fulfilling career. **What we are looking for**The Indirect Procurement Manager will oversee activities related to the procurement of indirect categories for Amplifon in the Italian perimeter. Responsibilities include managing the sourcing process and developing/implementing procurement-related business strategies and tactics that deliver value along the dimensions of cost, quality, delivery/service, risk management and compliance. This position will also partner with internal stakeholders ensuring alignment and achievement of business objectives. Main Accountabilities

- Ensure procurement expertise to internal stakeholders

- Identify, design, and implement continuous improvement activities aiming to optimize cost while guarantying better quality of service

- Analyze the spend and identifies priorities in accordance with local constraints and central guidelines

- Negotiate with suppliers to find the best quality services and parts at the best possible price

- Establish and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders, cross-functional colleagues, and suppliers

- Engage with internal customer, communicate successfully in one-to-one or group in order to gain influence, ensure customer satisfaction and continuous improvement

- Troubleshoot problems and resolve issues with internal stakeholders and suppliers

- Monitor selected metrics to regularly track the main KPI's

**What you'll need

- Bachelors' degree in Engineering or business related field required

- 5-7 years as a max of experience in Procurement required; experience with category management is a nice to have

- Experience negotiating and finalizing business terms and conditions for supplier contracts

- Project and Program Management

- Written and verbal skills enabling effective communication with all levels of management

- Analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills

- Listening & influencing skills

- Change management

- Individual must be self-motivated with great follow-up skills and be able to work independently

- English and Italian (fluent both written and spoken)

- Managerial skills

- Self-starter, energetic and willing to leave a legacy

- Able to cope with diverse environment (different cultures; level of capabilities etc) and high level of stress

- Mobile and open to travel