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Procurement Director
Key Responsibilities Procurement strategy: Develop and implement the global procurement strategy aligned with business objectives and ESG policies.
Supplier management: Identify, negotiate, and manage relationships with strategic suppliers of PVA, additives, complementary materials, and packaging.
Cost and risk optimization: Ensure the best balance between quality, cost, delivery time, and supply risk.
Sustainability and innovation: Collaborate with R&D and Operations to integrate innovative suppliers and solutions that reduce the environmental impact of products.
Governance and compliance: Ensure all purchasing processes comply with international regulations, ethical codes, and internal policies.
Team leadership: Lead and develop an international procurement team, promoting a highperformance and cross-functional collaboration culture.
Market analysis: Monitor global market trends, raw material price fluctuations (PVA, biopolymers, sustainable packaging, etc.), and geopolitical dynamics affecting the supply chain.
Digital transformation: Promote the adoption of digital tools and e-procurement systems to improve efficiency and transparency.
Required Skills and Experience Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Economics, or related fields; MBA or Master’s in Supply Chain Management preferred.
Minimum 10 years of experience in strategic procurement or purchasing management roles, preferably within multinational environments in the chemical, packaging, or polymer sectors.
Deep knowledge of polymeric raw materials, particularly PVA and derivatives.
Proven experience in managing global suppliers and negotiating long-term contracts.
Strong skills in cost analysis, risk management, and supply chain sustainability.
Excellent command of English (written and spoken); other languages are a plus.
Leadership, influencing ability, and strong results orientation…
Strategic vision and analytical mindset.
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
Flexibility and problem-solving attitude.
Strong commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Ability to thrive in complex, multicultural environments.
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