PAdecco Italy is searching for a Procurement Engineering Operations Team Lead for a European business unit part of a global industrial group operating at the intersection of industrial engineering and supply chain management. The Procurement Engineering Operations Team Lead plays a critical cross-functional leadership role, responsible for optimizing procurement operations by aligning sales, engineering, and supply chain requirements with operational excellence. The role reports directly to the General Manager, Procurement Engineering. /ppMAIN TASKS RESPONSIBILITIES /pulliProcurement Strategy: Develop and implement procurement strategies that meet technical, commercial, and operational objectives in alignment with engineering and business needs. /liliSales Account Support: Acts as the primary point of contact for MRO Sales teams, supporting key client accounts with a focus on the timely and accurate supply of spare parts for rotating equipment. /liliTeam Management: Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, including procurement specialists and logistics operators. Promote best practices in sourcing, inventory, and logistics. /liliSupplier Management: Identify, assess, and manage suppliers of technical materials and services. Lead contract negotiations and performance evaluations to ensure favorable terms and service levels. /liliVendor Relationships: Establish and maintain strategic supplier partnerships to foster collaboration, long-term value, and issue resolution. /liliInternational Trade Compliance (Group Level): Oversee group-wide adherence to international trade regulations, including Incoterms and customs requirements, ensuring compliant and timely cross-border shipments throughout all Group entities. /liliTechnical Expertise: Apply engineering knowledge to evaluate technical specifications and product compliance, ensuring procurement meets functional and safety standards. /liliProcess Knowledge Improvement: Demonstrate strong understanding of end-to-end sales, procurement and supply chain processes. Regularly assess process performance and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and responsiveness across the procurement and logistics cycle. /liliReporting Analysis: Produce regular performance reports, analyze procurement and sales data, and deliver actionable insights for strategic decisions. /liliRisk Management: Identify procurement-related risks, such as supply chain interruptions or quality failures, and implement mitigation plans. /li /ulpREQUIRED SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS /pulliStrong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build empathy across functions. /liliProven experience across procurement, supply chain operations, and inside sales. /liliGood understanding of international freight forwarding, customs clearance processes, and Incoterms. /liliExperience managing freight and logistics policies, including cost optimization and operational rationality. /liliBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). /liliAt least 5 years of progressive experience in procurement and supply chain management. /liliStrong proficiency in ERP systems (Microsoft Navision is a plus), procurement tools (Coupa), business intelligence platforms (Powerbi), and CRM software. /liliProfessional fluency in English, both written and spoken. /liliOccasional domestic and international travel may be required based on supplier or customer needs. /li /ulpIf you recognize yourself in this profile, please send your application to explore this professional opportunity. /p