Procurement Director – Sodexo ItalyFood Services & Facility Management
Location:
Italy | MilanReporting to:
Country Managing Director
Make 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;
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Deliver results
(Bottom Line): Lead cost optimization and value creation initiatives;
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Lead sustainability
(Green Line): Embed responsible sourcing into category strategies and decisions;
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Build winningteams
: 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-functionally with key stakeholders- Lead and develop a
high-performing team
, fostering engagement, accountability, and continuous growth- Act as a
senior leadership contributor
, engaging with executive stakeholders and supporting country‑level decision making
What you bring-
Strong leadership experience
, building and developing high-performing teams- A proven ability to drive both
commercial impact and cost performance- A solid understanding of
responsible sourcing, compliance, and quality requirements-
Excellent stakeholder management
and influencing skills, with the ability to operate in a matrix organization-
Strong communication and storytelling skills
, enabling you to align and inspire across functions- A hands-on, pragmatic approach, combined with
strategic thinking- Proficient in Italian (mandatory) and advanced in English- Experience with procurement tools, ERP systems, and digital transformation is considered a strong advantage- Extensive experience in the Food & Beverage sector would be highly appreciated- Right to work in Italy is required
Why join us?At Sodexo, you will:- Be part of an international leadership environment- Play a key role in shaping the future of Procurement- Drive real impact across business performance, sustainability, and people- Lead in a role where influence, leadership, and results truly matter
- Drive real impact across business performance, sustainability, and people
- Lead in a role where influence, leadership, and results truly matter