PpSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: /p h3Global Category Manager Process Equipment /h3 pDepartment: Global Procurement /p pBusiness Area: Supply Chain/Logistics Procurement /p pJob Type: Direct Employee /p pContract Type: Permanent /p pLocation: Parma, IT /p h3About us /h3 pBased in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group with over 90 years’ experience, operating in 31 countries with more than 7,000 employees (Chiesi Group). To achieve its mission of improving people’s quality of life by acting responsibly towards society and the environment, the Group researches, develops and markets innovative drugs in its main therapeutic areas: bDiscover more here /b /p pWe are proud to have been awarded with bB Corp Certification /b, a recognition of bhigh social and environmental standards /b. We are a breliable /b company that adopts and promotes a btransparent and ethical behavior /b at all levels. /p pWe believe that the success of bChiesi /b is built and shaped by our people and our strong set of shared bValues and Behaviors /b. Our people make a critical difference to our success, which is why it is vital that we attract and retain the right talent who will continue to enrich our culture by living and breathing our values and behaviors. /p pWe are committed to bembrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities /b. In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, different genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities. /p h3Chiesi Corporate Functions /h3 pAt Chiesi, the Corporate Functions serve as drive and support for the Group’s business operations. Encompassing key areas such as bGlobal Finance /b, bGlobal Procurement /b, bGlobal ICT /b, bGlobal Human Resources /b, bGlobal Legal /b, bCompliance IP /b, and bGlobal Communications Public Affairs /b, these functions ensure consistency, efficiency, and operational integrity. /p pComplementing these functions, the Transformation Office is responsible for ensuring the strategic alignment of the organization. It promotes an integrated, digital, and customer‑centric approach, supporting growth, efficiency, and value creation in an increasingly data‑driven world. The Transformation Office ensures coherence between vision and execution, acting as a catalyst for change across the entire organization. /p pThe Strategy, Sustainability Growth Department is also part of the Corporate Functions. It includes areas such as bGlobal Strategy /b, bSVS /b and Business Development, bCompetitive Intelligence /b, and other key capabilities. It is accountable for defining the ‘One Chiesi’ Strategy and allocating resources to create long‑term, sustainable, shared value for the Group and its stakeholders. /p h3Whowe are looking for /h3 h3Purpose /h3 pThe position will be placed in an organization that operates internationally, and will have contacts with all the group's Affiliates. /p h3Main Responsibilities /h3 ul liResponsible for contract negotiation for Global Manufacturing (HQ and Sites), focusing on negotiating contracts for process equipment and all the correlating services (platform scale up, consultancy support, contracts for maintenance, …), leading the procurement process till the final contract definition and execution, in compliance with company procedures. /li liCollaborating with internal Department to define and manage RFI/RFP and calls for tenders. /li liDefinition and negotiation of the contractual instrument suitable for the context, such as Purchase Order, Procurement Contracts, Master Service Agreement, etc. with the support of Corporate Legal and the internal clients. /li liCreation on SAP of purchase orders and Contracts in digital and/or paper format. /li liCarrying out appropriate actions towards suppliers to comply with contractual terms and the adequacy of supplies in collaboration with Internal Customers. /li liTracking, managing and monitoring the market, challenging supplier cost increases and alternative supplier selection, proposal of suitable supply alternatives to internal customers. /li liCreation and maintenance of the partnership relationship with Internal Customers with the aim of supporting them from the beginning in the selection of suppliers and to implement all the negotiation strategies aimed at obtaining the best purchasing conditions for goods and services. /li liSupport Affiliates in strategic projects. /li liIndividuate suppliers that can support globally Chiesi Group, issuing Master Agreements or sharing best practices and knowledge of the specific category. /li liManagement of the strategic relationship with suppliers also for their qualification based on company policies. /li /ul h3Experience Required /h3 pAt least 5 -6 years of work experience in Procurement function; experience in managing, negotiating and contracting of Indirect categories will be a plus. /p h3Education /h3 pPreferred Master’s Degree in Law or Engineering. /p h3Languages /h3 pFluency in English (knowledge of French will also be evaluated as a plus). /p pItalian is mandatory. /p h3Technical Skills /h3 pKnowledge of the office package and SAP management software. /p h3Soft Skills /h3 ul liRelational skills, with particular reference to team work and external resources management. /li liProblem solving and goal orientation. /li liAutonomy and proactivess. /li liTime management and scheduling priority. /li /ul h3What we offer /h3 pYou would join a dynamic, fast‑growing, challenging and friendly environment. In Chiesi we firmly believe that bour people are our most valuable asset /b, that is why we invest in continuous training, learning and development. Therefore, we strive to continuously promote and satisfy development needs, paying bparticular attention to the quality of our working environment and to collective well‑being. /b bWe want our people to come to work happy every day /b, and we know how important it is to find the right work‑life balance in order to be able to give our best. That is why we offer flexible working approach, remote working, support in the relocation process, tax assistance service for foreign colleagues and many other people‑care services. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr