Strategic Procurement Manager Italy (m/f/d)

NovaTaste 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Ongoing procurement market analyses and monitoring of relevant indices
• Local implementation of global agreements/contracts
• Preparation of price forecasts
• Independent identification and implementation of cost reductions
• Negotiating and concluding framework and cooperation agreements
• Ensuring and monitoring a reliable purchasing process for the responsible goods while guaranteeing price, availability, quality and service level
• Establishment, support and further development of suppliers
• Harmonization of materials and suppliers within the Group's sites
• Interface between internal partners and suppliers in new product development
• Create and update master data (supplier- and material specific)Create and update master data (supplier- and material specific)

Your Profile

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Industrial Engineering
• Several years of experience in purchasing within the food manufacturing industry
• SAP experience, good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Fluent Italian and very good command of English/ technical English, written and spoken
• Team-oriented, independent, structured and reliable way of working
• Reporting Line: to the Head of Procurement Europe
• Travel: Occasional travel as part of supplier visits and/or audits, or between the group's affiliates. Benefits

• Attractive meal vouchers
• Professional, free support for mental health through our partner nilo.health
• Occupational health services
• A constructive and innovative working environment in a successful, internationally active company