Global Procurement Manager – Direct Spend

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Global Procurement Manager – Direct Spend, Milan

Client: Amplifon

Location: Milan

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 2021e4e597f3

Job Views: 3

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

Who we are

Amplifon is an Italian multinational company and the global leader in hearing care solutions and services for retail expertise, customization, and consumer care.

More than (number) professionals in a network of (number) points of sale are present in countries worldwide, empowering people to rediscover all the emotions of sound every day!

In Amplifon, we believe people are the most important component of our success. Working with us gives you the chance to make your voice heard, build strong working relationships, and create your own tailor-made career. Here you’ll find all the support, tools, and opportunities you need to grow, and your colleagues will be there to motivate and inspire you every step of the way.

We are currently recruiting a Global Corporate Procurement Direct Manager.

This is a key role within Amplifon organization and especially within Procurement & Supply Chain global community. Leadership, ability to drive initiatives and make things happen on a global scale as well as at a country level are essential to be able to succeed together with international standing and ability to create consensus around proposals and decisions. The ideal candidate is going to be a game-changer in the role and position himself/herself among the next generation of company leaders. We are looking for strong commitment, purpose-driven approach, and everyday excellence.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Actively lead and/or participate as a key player in designing and executing Core Suppliers strategy for Direct Procurement (Hearing Aids – HA – manufacturers) for the entire Group.
• Full HA COGS monitoring and control
• Identify COGS areas of optimization by new analytical approaches and benchmarks, set up and drive initiatives to make it happen
• Guide contract implementation and execution
• Create consensus and drive alignment between Global Supplier Strategy and individual market needs
• Guarantee and drive adherence of each market to supplier strategy indications
• Point of contact for internal stakeholders’ and countries’ needs with a business partner attitude
• Supplier relationship management including Supplier Business Reviews, Supplier Scorecards, and Suppliers Improvement plans.
• Design and execute Supplier strategy for non-core categories
• Lead global cross-function initiatives, both as a stream leader or as a program leader
• Promote and drive change (be a “Change Agent”) by active participation in relevant initiatives of current Transformation Master Plan

Main Sourcing Categories managed: Hearing Aids, Hearing Aids accessories, Hearing Aids spare parts.

Main KPIs: Supplier SoW, cost saving, supplier quality (products & services), payment terms, contract coverage, process adoption & compliance

SCOPE AND SCALE

• Reporting: solid line to the Global Direct Procurement Sr. Director

MAIN TASKS

• Guarantee regular reporting on HA Suppliers performances
• Supplier SoW monitoring and governance aligned to Global Strategy
• Perform standard and “ad hoc” analytics on HA Supplier performances to identify potential improvements
• Prepare and execute sourcing initiatives for HA, partnering with Sr. Director and CPSCO
• Negotiate with HA and non-core suppliers
• Support HA portfolio rationalization and optimal utilization with Supply Chain and Product Development
• Manage key suppliers through best practices like contract management, scorecards, and business reviews
• Manage relationships with stakeholders and suppliers
• Troubleshoot issues and propose solutions in alignment with stakeholders and suppliers
• Oversee internal processes and drive continuous improvement
• Lead initiatives in Quality, Reporting, Cost Reduction, Procedures, and Supplier Audits

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance & Economics, or related field
• + years of experience in Procurement
• Experience in negotiating and finalizing supplier contracts

GENERAL & TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Project and Program Management
• Strategic and Fact-based negotiation
• Business & Data analytics
• English fluent (written and spoken)

MANAGERIAL SKILLS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Proactive, energetic, team-oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder management
• Active listening skills

Amplifon promotes a Winning Culture and offers a hybrid working policy, allowing remote work days per month.