Per azienda produttiva (settore chimico/gomma e plastica) sita nella provincia di Pistoia sto selezionando un/una Procurement Director
Key Responsibilities
- Procurement strategy: Develop and implement the global procurement strategy aligned with business objectives and ESG policies
● Supplier management:
Identify, negotiate, and manage relationships with strategic suppliers of PVA, additives, complementary materials, and packaging. ● Cost and risk optimization: Ensure the best balance between quality, cost, delivery time, and supply risk
● Sustainability and innovation:
Collaborate with R&D; and Operations to integrate innovative suppliers and solutions that reduce the environmental impact of products
● Governance and compliance:
Ensure all purchasing processes comply with international regulations, ethical codes, and internal policies
● Team leadership:
Lead and develop an international procurement team, promoting a high performance and cross-functional collaboration culture
● Market analysis:
Monitor global market trends, raw material price fluctuations (PVA, biopolymers, sustainable packaging, etc.), and geopolitical dynamics affecting the supply chain.
- Digital transformation: Promote the adoption of digital tools and e-procurement systems to improve efficiency and transparency.
Required Skills and Experience
- - Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Economics, or related fields; MBA or Master's in Supply Chain Management preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in strategic procurement or purchasing management roles, preferably within multinational environments in the chemical, packaging, or polymer sectors.
- Deep knowledge of polymeric raw materials, particularly PVA and derivatives.
- Proven experience in managing global suppliers and negotiating long-term contracts.
- Strong skills in cost analysis, risk management, and supply chain sustainability.
- Excellent command of English (written and spoken); other languages are a plus.
- Leadership, influencing ability, and strong results orientation…
- Strategic vision and analytical mindset.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Flexibility and problem-solving attitude.
- Strong commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Ability to thrive in complex, multicultural environments.
Livello - Quadro
Livello di anzianità
Livello medio-alto
Tipo di impiego
Contratto
Funzione lavorativa
Acquisti
Settori
Fabbricazione di prodotti chimici, Fabbricazione di prodotti in gomma e materie plastiche e Fabbricazione di gomma artificiale e fibre sintetiche