Role Overview
Global Commodity Leader – Raw Material
Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Location
Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Responsibilities
* Define and implement the commodity strategy globally, ensuring alignment with regional teams.
* Negotiate with key suppliers to maximize value creation for the Group.
* Lead and support commodity‑related initiatives in cooperation with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Sales, and Quality.
* Negotiate agreements and contracts, manage framework agreements.
* Define guidelines for sourcing events at regional/cross‑regional level.
* Govern the supply base and monitor supplier performance, ensuring selection, qualification, and risk compliance.
* Acquire deep knowledge of raw‑material market dynamics and applications within Prysmian.
* Lead market trend analysis, develop insights for stakeholders, support purchasing teams in budgeting, forecasting, and price evolution analysis.
* Maintain relationship with R&D to govern qualification programs and innovation initiatives, including Design‑to‑Cost programs and innovation workshops with suppliers.
Qualifications
* Fluent in English and Italian.
* 7–8 years professional experience as a commodity buyer in multinational companies with a matrix organization.
* Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related Engineering discipline.
* Knowledge of plastics, metals, chemicals, and contracts.
* Proficient in data analytics.
* Strong negotiation skills.
* Excellent relationship building at all organization levels; able to work in multi‑functional and international teams.
* Able to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure.
* Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
* Decision‑making attitude, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
* Ambitious mindset, results oriented.
* Availability to travel.
What we offer
* Permanent contract.
* Hybrid working model (8 days per month).
* Flexible working hours.
* Ticket reservation (9 EUR per day).
* Health insurance.
* Company support on public transportation.
* Annual bonus and share‑base plans.
* Collaborative environment.
* Dynamic and respectful workplace.
Selection process
1) Application 2) HR interview 3) Hiring manager interviews 4) Online assessment (30 min).
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Prysmian is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.
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