Strategic Procurement Manager Italy (m/f/d)

ppNovaTaste is a global leader in taste innovation, delivering tailored culinary solutions and memorable taste experiences. A broad portfolio of renowned brands across Europe and internationally brings together extensive expertise in spices, seasoning blends, marinades, functional ingredients and food cultures. Close to its customers and anchored in global expertise, NovaTaste develops tailored solutions for food manufacturers, wholesalers, butchers, gastronomy and food service operators. These solutions enhance taste, texture and shelf life while consistently addressing sustainability and functional requirements. The company operates 21 locations in Europe, North America and Asia and employs more than 2,400 people who serve over 12,000 customers worldwide. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliOngoing procurement market analyses and monitoring of relevant indices /liliLocal implementation of global agreements/contracts /liliPreparation of price forecasts /liliIndependent identification and implementation of cost reductions /liliNegotiating and concluding framework and cooperation agreements /liliEnsuring and monitoring a reliable purchasing process for the responsible goods while guaranteeing price, availability, quality and service level /liliEstablishment, support and further development of suppliers /liliHarmonization of materials and suppliers within the Group's sites /liliInterface between internal partners and suppliers in new product development /liliCreate and update master data (supplier- and material specific)Create and update master data (supplier- and material specific) /li /ulh3Your Profile /h3ulliDegree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Industrial Engineering /liliSeveral years of experience in purchasing within the food manufacturing industry /liliSAP experience, good knowledge of Microsoft Office /liliStrong communication and negotiation skills /liliFluent Italian and very good command of English/ technical English, written and spoken /liliTeam-oriented, independent, structured and reliable way of working /liliReporting Line: to the Head of Procurement Europe /liliTravel: Occasional travel as part of supplier visits and/or audits, or between the group's affiliates. /li /ulh3Benefits /h3ulliAttractive meal vouchers /liliProfessional, free support for mental health through our partner nilo.health /liliOccupational health services /liliA constructive and innovative working environment in a successful, internationally active company /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr