Full HA COGS monitoring and control - Identify COGS areas of optimization by new analytical approaches and benchmarks, set up and drive initiatives to make it happen - Guide contract implementation and execution - Create consensus and drive alignment between Global Supplier Strategy and individual market needs - Guarantee and drive adherence of each market to supplier strategy indications - Point of contact for internal stakeholders' and countries' needs with a business partner attitude - Supplier relationship management including Supplier Business Reviews, Supplier Scorecards and Suppliers Improvement plans. - Lead global cross-function initiatives, both as a stream leader or as program leader - Promote and drive the change (be a "Change Agent") by active participation in the relevant initiatives of current Transformation Master Plan Main Sourcing Categories managed: HA, HA accessories, HA spare parts.Main KPIs: Supplier SoW, cost saving, supplier quality (products & services), payment terms, contract coverage, process adoption & complianceSCOPE AND SCALE - Reporting: solid line to the Global Direct Procurement Sr Director INDUSTRIES/ COMPANIES OF REFERENCEMultinational Companies (retail/manufacturing/consultancy) having a strong and structured procurement experience and education. A certain degree of expertise in managing complex and multi-dimensional supplier relationships in a cooperation & competition environment as well as complex supply chain competences are preferred. Preferred industries: Hi-Tech (B2B, B2B2C), Consumer Electronics, FMCG, Home ApplianceMAIN TASKS - Guarantee regular reporting on HA Suppliers performances - Supplier SoW monitoring and governance aligned to Global Strategy - Perform standard and "ad hoc" analytics on HA Supplier performances in order to identify potential areas of improvements (values, quality or service) - Prepare and execute strategic and tactical sourcing initiatives for HA, partnering with Sr. Director and CPSCO - Negotiate with HA suppliers - Support HA portfolio rationalization and optimal utilization cooperating with Supply Chain and Product Development - Manage key suppliers through best in class Supplier Relationship Management practices such as contract management, scorecards, business reviews and other tools & processes required to ensure the company's best interests are served - Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, cross-functional colleagues and suppliers - Regarding actual or potential Issues Troubleshooting, propose or drive solutions in alignment with internal stakeholders and suppliers. - Oversee internal processes flow and provide inputs for continuous improvement in terms of efficiency, accuracy and effectiveness. - Lead the improvement initiatives in Quality, Reporting, Cost Reduction, Procedures, Supplier Audits, etc. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - Bachelors' degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Finance & Economics or business related field required - 5 years of experience in Procurement required - Supplier relationship management experience required - Experience in negotiating and finalizing business terms and conditions for supplier contracts required GENERAL & TECHNICAL SKILLS - Project and Program Management - Strategic and Fact-based negotiation approach - Risk management - Suppliers Analysis, screening and selection - Suppliers relationship management - Business & Data analytics oriented to Decision Making; - Change management; - Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office Applications). Direct hands on experience in an MRP systems environment preferred. - English (fluent both written and spoken) MANAGERIAL SKILLS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS - Self-starter, proactive, energetic and willing to make the difference in a teamwork spirit - Ease to interact and dialogue with different cultures, different levels of seniority and capabilities - Mobile and open to travel - Must have proved effective communication and team building skills Amplifon is working on boosting a Winning Culture that will lead our employees towards the future, starting from the improvement of our Winning Workplace. Aligned to this goal, we offer a hybryd working policy, allowing employees to work 9 days/month remotely .