PstrongProcurement Director – Sodexo Italy /strong /ppstrongFood Services Facility Management /strong /pbrpstrongLocation: /strong Italy | Milan /ppstrongReporting to: /strong Country Managing Director /pbrpstrongMake a meaningful impact through procurement /strong /ppAre you ready to shape the future of Procurement within an international environment? /ppAt our organization, strongprocurement is not just about sourcing — it’s about enabling quality of life, operational excellence, and sustainable growth /strong. /ppWe are looking for a strongProcurement Director /strong to lead our country Procurement organization, confirming Procurement as a true strategic business partner. /ppIn 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. /pbrpstrongYour mission /strong /ppAs Procurement Director Italy, you will play a key role as strongstrategic partner to the business /strong in delivering on our core business pillars: /pp- strongDrive growth /strong (Top Line): Contribute to competitive and innovative client offers, supporting tenders and retention; /pp- strongDeliver results /strong (Bottom Line): Lead cost optimization and value creation initiatives; /pp- strongLead sustainability /strong (Green Line): Embed responsible sourcing into category strategies and decisions; /pp- strongBuild winning teams /strong: Develop and lead a high-performing, engaged, and future-ready organization. /pbrpstrongWhat you will do /strong /pp- Define and drive the strongcountry procurement strategy /strong in alignment with global and regional direction /pp- Act as a strongstrategic partner /strong to the business, influencing decisions and driving commercial outcomes /pp- Ensure effective strongsupplier strategies /strong, performance management, and long-term partnerships /pp- Drive the implementation of tools, systems, and operating models aligned with global standards /pp- Lead procurement in a stronghighly regulated /strong public sector strongenvironment /strong, in compliance with country laws and regulations /pp- Ensure strongcompliance /strong with food safety, strongregulatory /strong, and strongquality standards /strong across the supply base /pp- Navigate strongan international matrix environment /strong, working cross-functionally with key stakeholders /pp- Lead and develop a stronghigh-performing team /strong, fostering engagement, accountability, and continuous growth /pp- Act as a strongsenior leadership contributor /strong, engaging with executive stakeholders and supporting country‑level decision making /pbrpstrongWhat you bring /strong /pp- strongStrong leadership experience /strong, building and developing high-performing teams /pp- A proven ability to drive both strongcommercial impact and cost performance /strong /pp- A solid understanding of strongresponsible sourcing, compliance, and quality requirements /strong /pp- strongExcellent stakeholder management /strong and influencing skills, with the ability to operate in a matrix organization /pp- strongStrong communication and storytelling skills /strong, enabling you to align and inspire across functions /pp- A hands-on, pragmatic approach, combined with strongstrategic thinking /strong /pp- Proficient in Italian (mandatory) and advanced in English /pp- Experience with procurement tools, ERP systems, and digital transformation is considered a strong advantage /pp- Extensive experience in the Food Beverage sector would be highly appreciated /pp- Right to work in Italy is required /pbrpstrongWhy join us? /strong /ppAt Sodexo, you will: /pp- Be part of an international leadership environment /pp- Play a key role in shaping the future of Procurement /pp- Drive real impact across business performance, sustainability, and people /pp- Lead in a role where influence, leadership, and results truly matter /pbrp- Drive real impact across business performance, sustainability, and people /pbrp- Lead in a role where influence, leadership, and results truly matter /p