Global Category Manager Professional Services

h3Global Category Manager Professional Services /h3 pSalary : €50,000 - 60,000 yearly /p pAzienda : Datalogic S.p.a. Tipo Lavoro : Full Time Italy /p pJob Description /p pThis position will be a key member of the Global Indirect Materials Purchasing Team. As a member of this team, you will be shaping the future of Datalogic’s success through ensuring optimal purchasing decisions in the area of Professional Services, leading the strategic cooperation with Datalogic’s general functions, such as Finance, Sales, Service, Marketing, HR and Legal. /p h3Role Mission /h3 pManages the purchasing function for the assigned perimeter to ensure an uninterrupted supply at optimum cost within the policies and guidelines established by management. Sets purchasing strategy for the assigned perimeter. This managerial position leads a group of subordinates. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liCreates and implements sourcing strategy to maximize cost reduction, quality and delivery performance according to business needs. /li liEstablishes and implements procedures for purchasing goods and services. /li liLeads the team to ensure commercial negotiation of contracts with suppliers. /li liManages relationship with both internal customers and suppliers. /li liEnsures accuracy in reporting of savings and cost avoidances. /li liPrepares annual budget with engagement of respective functions and departments. /li liProposes improvements of processes and tools. /li liMonitors market trends, communicates risks and opportunities. /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul liEducation: Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Business, Economics, Statistics or other related fields. /li liLanguages: Fluent Italian and English; written and verbal communication. /li liExperience: 5 years of experience in Purchasing and min 3 years in leadership positions. /li /ul h3Other Information Specific Skills /h3 ul liSTRONG NEGOTIATION SKILLS: To ensure optimal cost solutions. /li liRESULTS ORIENTATION: A drive to achieve results and goals in the short and long term; /li liCUSTOMER FOCUS: A drive to discover and meet the needs of internal stakeholders; /li liINTERPERSONAL CHARACTERISITCS: Open, communicative, give and take dialogue, seeks input from others, but not dependent on getting a consensus. Good listener – both in being receptive and in asking good, probing questions to illuminate an issue. Keeps people informed – the “what’s” and “why’s” of issues. Perceived as trustworthy, honest, non-political. Does not shy away from constructive conflict and confrontation. Able to work in a team/group environment (versus a strictly “hub and spoke” management style); /li liLEADERSHIP: Strong in building internal and external relationships, leading by example, confident in taking decisions and provide direction to direct reports and internal stakeholders. /li /ul h3Compensation Benefits /h3 ul liAnnual Base Salary (RAL): €50,000 – €60,000 /li liVariable compensation /li liWelfare and benefits package /li liContract type: Permanent / CCNL Industria Metalmeccanica C011 /li /ul pThe final compensation package (including base salary and potential variable incentives) will be defined based on the candidate's experience, technical expertise, and overall fit for the role. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr