PpDescrizione dell’offerta di lavoro /p pbProcurement Director – Sodexo Italy /b /p pFood Services Facility Management /p pLocation: Italy | Milan /p pReporting to: Country Managing Director /p pMake a meaningful impact through procurement /p pAre you ready to shape the future of Procurement within an international environment? /p pAt our organization, procurement is not just about sourcing — it’s about enabling quality of life, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. /p pWe are looking for a Procurement Director to lead our country Procurement organization, confirming Procurement as a true strategic business partner. /p pIn this role, you will not only drive cost efficiency — you will influence country business strategy, enable growth, and lead the sustainability agenda, while building a high-performing team that delivers results. /p h3Your mission /h3 ul liDrive growth (Top Line): Contribute to competitive and innovative client offers, supporting tenders and retention; /li liDeliver results (Bottom Line): Lead cost optimization and value creation initiatives; /li liLead sustainability (Green Line): Embed responsible sourcing into category strategies and decisions; /li liBuild winning teams: Develop and lead a high-performing, engaged, and future-ready organization. /li /ul h3What you will do /h3 ul liDefine and drive the country procurement strategy in alignment with global and regional direction /li liAct as a strategic partner to the business, influencing decisions and driving commercial outcomes /li liEnsure effective supplier strategies, performance management, and long-term partnerships /li liDrive the implementation of tools, systems, and operating models aligned with global standards /li liLead procurement in a highly regulated public sector environment, in compliance with country laws and regulations /li liEnsure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and quality standards across the supply base /liliNavigate an international matrix environment, working cross-functionally with key stakeholders /li liLead and develop a high-performing team, fostering engagement, accountability, and continuous growth /li liAct as a senior leadership contributor, engaging with executive stakeholders and supporting country‑level decision making /li /ul h3What you bring /h3 ul liStrong leadership experience, building and developing high-performing teams /li liA proven ability to drive both commercial impact and cost performance /li liA solid understanding of responsible sourcing, compliance, and quality requirements /li liExcellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to operate in a matrix organization /li liStrong communication and storytelling skills, enabling you to align and inspire across functions /li liA hands‑on, pragmatic approach, combined with strategic thinking /li liProficient in Italian (mandatory) and advanced in English /li liExperience with procurement tools, ERP systems, and digital transformation is considered a strong advantage /li liExtensive experience in the Food Beverage sector would be highly appreciated /li liRight to work in Italy is required /li /ul h3Why join us? /h3 ul liBe part of an international leadership environment /li liPlay a key role in shaping the future of Procurement /li liDrive real impact across business performance, sustainability, and people /li liLead in a role where influence, leadership, and results truly matter /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr