Procurement Director
illycaffè is an Italian company founded in Trieste in 1933, with the mission to offer the best coffee to the world.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Procurement Director to join our team. This role is part of the Supply Chain Department and will lead all procurement activities across the organization — excluding the strategic raw material (Green Coffee). The scope of responsibility includes the Headquarters in Italy and all international subsidiaries.
What will you do as a Procurement Director:
* Define and implement the overall procurement strategy for all goods and services — including CAPEX, packaging, industrial goods, and indirect services — ensuring alignment with corporate objectives to drive profitability, operational efficiency, supplier performance, and supply chain innovation.
* Lead category management and develop strategic sourcing plans across direct and indirect spend, using market trends and data insights.
* Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships through structured selection, onboarding, evaluation, and development processes.
* Negotiate complex contracts and implement risk mitigation strategies to manage supplier dependency, geopolitical exposure, and market volatility.
* Collaborate with key business units to align procurement plans with product innovation, sustainability targets, and organizational priorities.
* Champion cost optimization and continuous improvement across the procurement function, while contributing to high-level decision-making.
* Ensure effective governance of procurement operations through robust processes, performance KPIs, compliance frameworks, and reporting systems.
* Leverage digital tools and ERP systems to enhance procurement transparency, automate processes, and support data-driven decision-making.
* Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team, promoting a culture of accountability, strategic thinking, and continuous learning.
* Integrate ESG principles into procurement strategies, advancing sustainability goals and fostering innovation in materials and supplier practices.
Requirements:
* 10–15 years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain roles, ideally within the Automotive or FMCG industry.
* Proven experience in leading procurement teams and managing strategic projects on a global or multi-country scale.
* Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, cost optimization, and contract negotiation.
* Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; an MBA is a plus.
* Fluency in English (spoken and written); knowledge of other European languages is a plus.
* Proficiency with ERP systems and procurement digital tools.
* Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
* A strategic, analytical, and proactive mindset, with the ability to operate in dynamic, complex environments.
illycaffè as B-Corp is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace generating positive effects for the environment, for the community and for people.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Purchasing, Management, and Supply Chain
* Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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