Procurement Director – Sodexo ItalyFood Services & Facility ManagementLocation: Italy | MilanReporting to: Country Managing DirectorMake 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;Deliver results (Bottom Line): Lead cost optimization and value creation initiatives;Lead sustainability (Green Line): Embed responsible sourcing into category strategies and decisions;Build winning teams: 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 directionAct as a strategic partner to the business, influencing decisions and driving commercial outcomesEnsure effective supplier strategies, performance management and long-term partnershipsDrive the implementation of tools, systems and operating models aligned with global standardsLead procurement in a highly regulated public sector environment, in compliance with country laws and regulationsEnsure compliance with food safety, regulatory and quality standards across the supply baseNavigate an international matrix environment, working cross-functionally with key stakeholdersLead and develop a high-performing team, fostering engagement, accountability and continuous growthAct 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 teamsA proven ability to drive both commercial impact and cost performanceA solid understanding of responsible sourcing, compliance and quality requirementsExcellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to operate in a matrix organizationStrong communication and storytelling skills, enabling you to align and inspire across functionsA hands-on, pragmatic approach, combined with strategic thinkingProficient in Italian (mandatory) and advanced in EnglishExperience with procurement tools, ERP systems and digital transformation is considered a strong advantageExtensive experience in the Food & Beverage sector would be highly appreciatedRight to work in Italy is required
Why join us?At Sodexo, you will:
Be part of an international leadership environmentPlay a key role in shaping the future of ProcurementDrive real impact across business performance, sustainability and peopleLead in a role where influence, leadership and results truly matter
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