The Marketing - Indirect Purchasing Buyer will be responsible for optimizing the HQ portfolio of Indirect sourcing categories, focusing on Marketing expenses such as agencies, media, production & post-production, usage rights, events, e-commerce, consultancies, POS, in-store promotions, and influencers. Responsibilities include developing category strategies, identifying cost-saving opportunities, leading sourcing projects, negotiating with suppliers, and maintaining supplier relationships.
The candidate must demonstrate effective collaboration internally and externally, a passion for success, commitment to developing the growing group’s indirect purchasing department, continuous improvement, and a relentless drive to succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
* Implement prioritized initiatives in coordination with Group stakeholders.
* Identify business needs, priorities, and opportunities for category consolidation across functions.
* Ensure a smooth, lean procurement process in marketing, managing change effectively, aligned with policies and objectives.
* Develop procurement strategies aligned with business unit expectations and company strategic pillars.
* Support the adoption of best practices and benchmarking.
* Achieve savings targets and report on results periodically.
* Deliver on total cost of ownership (TCO) expectations.
* Serve as a contact point for suppliers and internal customers, managing escalation processes.
* Foster a culture of long-term savings without compromising supply assurance or quality.
* Negotiate local and global contracts, consolidating spend, e-catalogues, and price lists.
Job Profile
Qualifications and Knowledge:
* Bachelor/Master Degree in Business Administration, preferably with a marketing focus.
* At least 3-5 years of experience in Marketing; procurement experience is a plus.
* Experience in project management, tender organization, cost savings, contract management, and P2P best practices.
* Strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
* Experience in defining and reporting KPIs.
* Fluent in Italian and English.
* High professionalism, integrity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Additional skills:
* Negotiation skills and influential presence.
* Self-directed with the ability to work independently and in teams.
* Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional project management skills.
* Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing environments.
* Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
* Strong multicultural awareness and high energy levels.
What We Offer:
* Dynamic, fast-paced environment.
* Meaningful impact on product quality used daily by millions.
* Competitive salary and growth opportunities.
* Wellbeing programs, flexible work hours, and smart working options.
* Partnerships, discounts, and shopping programs.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, rejecting discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, health, race, nationality, cultural background, political opinions, religious beliefs, or membership in associations and trade unions.
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