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 h3Market Procurement Director /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. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liLead and inspire: Manage and mentor a talented team of procurement professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance. /li liCost savings financial delivery: Own and deliver the cost savings agenda through the dedicated team. Drive value engineering initiatives in partnership with the business. /li liBalance strategy with operational efficiency: Drive the strategic pillars and procurement must dos and underpin with strong operational execution. /li liBusiness partnering and influence: Work closely with market leaders and key stakeholders in supply chain, sustainability, finance, marketing, and other functions. /li liRisk management: Lead the risk and governance agenda, identifying and mitigating risks to ensure supply chain resilience. /li liFinancial and budget oversight: Coordinate the annual budget setting process, monitor KPIs and procurement metrics. /li liProcurement and category excellence: Drive simplification and efficiency in procurement processes and systems. /li liIndustry trends: Stay ahead of market dynamics, industry trends, and regulatory changes. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liMinimum of bachelor’s degree; a professional CIPS qualification or similar is advantageous. /li liWithin an overall 12 years 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 organizations, 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 organizations. /li /ul h3Soft Skills and Behaviours /h3 ul liAdaptable and collaborative. /li liEffective in complex organizational 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