Procurement Director – Sodexo ItalyFood Services & Facility ManagementLocation: Italy | MilanReporting to: Country Managing DirectorMake a meaningful impact through procurementAre you ready to shape the future of Procurement within an international environment?At our organization, procurement is not just about sourcing — it’s about enabling quality of life, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.We are looking for a Procurement Director to lead our country Procurement organization, confirming Procurement as a true strategic business partner.In this role, you will not only drive cost efficiency — you will influence country business strategy, enable growth, and lead the sustainability agenda, while building a high-performing team that delivers results.Your missionAs Procurement Director Italy, you will play a key role as strategic partner to the business in delivering on our core business pillars:- Drive growth (Top Line): Contribute to competitive and innovative client offers, supporting tenders and retention; - Deliverresults (Bottom Line): Lead cost optimization and value creation initiatives; - Lead sustainability (Green Line): Embed responsible sourcing into category strategies and decisions; - Build winning teams: Develop and lead a high-performing, engaged, and future-ready organization.What you will do- Define and drive the country procurement strategy in alignment with global and regional direction- Act as a strategic partner to the business, influencing decisions and driving commercial outcomes- Ensure effective supplier strategies, performance management, and long-term partnerships- Drive the implementation of tools, systems, and operating models aligned with global standards- Lead procurement in a highly regulated public sector environment, in compliance with country laws and regulations- Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and quality standards across the supply base- Navigate an international matrix environment, working cross-