PpOur client is a Leading Food Beverage Multinational Company producing across Europe, aimed at doing better every day in a fun, agile, and sustainable way, creating pleasant and enjoyable moments for its consumers. /p h3Role /h3 pThe Market Procurement Director leads a Cluster of Countries in Europe including Italy; manages an international team of four and is a key member of the Procurement Leadership Team. The role guides the procurement strategy across multiple countries, ensuring alignment with business priorities. It focuses on cost optimization, sustainability initiatives and value‑creation projects. The position strengthens operational efficiency and supplier partnerships and drives team performance, risk management and sustainable growth within the procurement function. /p h3Key Responsibilities and Activities /h3 ul libLead and Inspire: /bManage and mentor a talented team of procurement professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance. /li libCost Savings Financial Delivery: /bOwn and deliver the cost savings agenda through the dedicated team. Drive value engineering initiatives in partnership with the business. Develop and implement robust procurement strategies that align with the business objectives, ensuring cost‑effective and high‑quality outcomes. /li libBalance Strategy with Operational Efficiency: /bDrive the strategic pillars and procurement must‑dos and underpin with strong operational execution. Guide the team to effectively manage contract and supplier performance, consistency in service, quality, innovation, sustainability, cost management and supply resilience. /li libBusiness Partnering and Influence: /bWork closely with market leaders and key stakeholders in supply chain, sustainability, finance, marketing and other functions to ensure seamless collaboration and alignment with business needs. Translate procurement value into business language with transparency and alignment with business goals. /li libRisk Management: /bLead the risk and governance agenda, identifying and mitigating risks to ensure supply chain resilience. Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements. /li libFinancial and Budget Oversight: /bCoordinate the annual budget setting process, monitor KPIs and procurement metrics – ensure timely and accurate reporting of cost savings, stretch targets and value‑added outcomes. /li libProcurement and Category Excellence: /bDrive simplification and efficiency in procurement processes and systems. Leverage digital tools and data analytics to improve procurement decision‑making and ensuring local execution of category and sourcing strategies. /li libIndustry Trends: /bStay ahead of market dynamics, industry trends and regulatory changes to maintain competitiveness and relevance. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liMinimum of a bachelor’s degree; a professional CIPS qualification or similar is advantageous. /li liWithin an overall 12‑year career path, minimum of 5 years in procurement – including functional leadership and spend coverage in both direct and indirect categories. /li liExperience in international or matrixed organisations, especially in the CPG, food and beverage industry, is a plus. /li liFunctional leadership in procurement. /li liOversight of spend coverage across direct and indirect categories. /li liAbility to operate in international or matrixed organisations. /li /ul h3Soft Skills and Behaviours /h3 ul liAdaptable and collaborative. /li liEffective in complex organisational structures. /li liStrong analytical, communication and relationship‑building skills. /li /ul pHuman Value S.r.l. Affiliate of Kienbaum is responsible for activities of Executive Search Selection (Aut. Min. 7895/RS). Human Value guarantees equal opportunities (L. 903/77). Interested candidates are invited to read the information about Privacy (art.13 of EU Regulation 2016/679) on /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr