Sourcing Manager\nAdecco Life Science, specialized division of the Adecco Group, for a client company operating in the design and construction of modules, pressure vessels, and heat exchangers for the pharmaceutical sector research a Sourcing Manager\nJob Responsibilities and tasks: Supplier base development and optimization, prequalification and management to ensure cost‑effective supply with consistent quality and acceptable service & delivery levels\nIdentify, develop, and implement regional sourcing strategies to develop and optimize the supply base in Europe, prequalification and management to reduce total delivered cost, mitigate headwinds, and improve security of supply and consistency of quality\nUnderstand technical specifications, product performance requirements, manufacturing processes, and user expectations\nCommunicate and collaborate among related function teams to effectively resolve purchasing issues and minimize interruption to project objectives\nDevelop contract strategies and effectively negotiate key commercial and supply positions to the benefit of company business requirements and goals\nStay abreast of industry trends for assigned categories, providing guidance and recommendations to the Purchasing team to support margin and top‑line growth\nMaintain strong negotiation and supplier management skills Qualifications and skills required Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field\nAdvanced degree in Supply Chain, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field\nMore than 5 years of experience in procurement in the engineering, automation, pharmaceutical, or chemical industry\nPrior experience in industrial or equipment manufacturing and familiarity with supply base in one or more fields in Europe (e.g., piping, valve, instrument, construction vendor, etc.)\nInternational working experience (either academic or international work environments)\nFluent English is a must\nDemonstrated history of leadership, teamwork, and project management skills\nProven track record of driving a structured, result‑oriented negotiation process and outstanding negotiation results Working hours: tempo pieno from Monday to Friday with the possibility of some days of remote working\nEmployment Terms: CCNL for the Metalmeccanico sector; level and RAL will be commensurate with the candidate's experience\nLunch ticket €8,00 per work‑day + Annual Bonus according to performance\nPermanent contract directly with the company Seniority level\nMid‑Senior level\nEmployment type\nFull‑time\nJob function\nSupply Chain\nIndustries\nManufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing