OverviewIn this role you join the Procurement team to drive end-to-end purchasing and sourcing for a global group of premium schools. You will collaborate with school representatives, corporate functions, and suppliers to ensure cost-effective, sustainable procurement and strong supplier relationships. You will manage category purchasing cycles, support negotiations, monitor market trends, and contribute to budget control and KPI reporting. This position blends procurement excellence with a focus on sustainability and cross-functional impact in a fast-growing education environment.Retribuzione / BenefitsMaintain relationships with school representatives and corporate functionsPlan and manage purchases with internal teams to avoid issuesSupport requirements gathering, supplier selection, and sourcing model definitionManage purchasing cycle for assigned categories (scouting, qualification, selection, negotiation, contracting, monitoring)Assist in negotiations on terms (prices, payments, lead times, service standards, availability) and apply standardsMonitor contract performance and renegotiation opportunitiesManage supplier relationships on cost and supply mattersDevelop and maintain supplier network and assess performance and compliance (certifications, sustainability)Track market trends and price developments to identify risks and savingsAssist in budget management and cost controlCreate Excel and PowerPoint reports for KPIs and business casesResponsabilità4+ years of experience in similar rolesDegree in Management Engineering, Economics, or related disciplinesExcellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with stakeholdersStrong problem-solving attitudeStrong data analysis, innovation, and goal achievement orientationExcellent command of EnglishProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (esp. Excel for cost analysis)In-depth knowledge of management/ERP software, JDE or other procurement systemsInterest and passion for Artificial Intelligence (AI)Requisiti fondamentali
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