Group Indirect Procurement Manager

ROLE SUMMARY

Leads group-level indirect procurement across defined categories, translating group procurement strategy into clear objectives and category plans that deliver measurable value. Drives cross-entity synergies, ensures stakeholder alignment and governance compliance, and develops team capabilities. Analyses and shares market trends, and ensures transparent reporting to continuously improve cost, quality, and service.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES:

• Translate Group Procurement strategy into actionable category plans and support Emmi Group companies across key indirect spend categories (Professional Services, Temporary Labor, Marketing and ICT), ensuring effective execution and value delivery, with a primary focus on supporting Emmi Desserts Italia (EDITA).
• Act as International Lead Buyer (ILB) for Professional Services, Human Resources, ICT, and Marketing services and solutions.
• Coach and support other ILBs in defining and executing multi-year indirect category strategies; perform ILB duties directly for assigned categories where applicable.
• Identify, plan, and implement cross-entity synergies (demand bundling, specification harmonization, supplier consolidation, shared contract frameworks) to maximize value and standardize practices across Emmi companies.
• Build and continuously optimize the group indirect procurement organization, capabilities, methods, and talent development, with a dotted line to the relevant ILB for ILB-specific activities.
• Support and train the local indirect procurement team at Emmi Desserts Italia (EDITA), aligning group standards with local needs, in coordination with the EDITA Head of Procurement.
• Build and manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders at group and business-unit level, ensuring structured involvement in decision-making.
• Drive cost savings, quality improvement, service performance, and procurement excellence across indirect spend.

COMPETENCES & SKILLS

• Ability to translate business strategy into actionable plans.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Project and process management experience.
• Solid background in strategic procurement and sourcing.
• Knowledge of contract management, procurement governance, and supplier management.
• Experience in spend analysis and market research.
• Ability to manage tenders and lead complex negotiations.
• Knowledge of risk management, quality management, and supply chain management.
• Familiarity with key procurement tools and methodologies (Category Strategy, TCO, Make-or-Buy, Should-Cost Analysis).
• Interest in and exposure to international markets and business environments.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics, International Trade, Procurement, or Marketing; or equivalent technical/commercial training in a relevant field (Procurement, Supply Chain, IT, Marketing).
• 8–12 years of overall professional experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Full proficiency in English. Other languages are considered as a plus.
• Minimum 2 years in strategic procurement (senior buyer level or above).
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, procurement markets and indirect spend categories; knowledge of national and international contract and commercial law.
• Category management experience in Marketing, Professional Services, ICT and/or Human Resources & Temporary Labour services.
• Relevant specialization a plus: leadership training, purchasing/logistics/supply chain diploma, MBA, or food economics diploma.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A competitive salary package: € + MBO
• Hybrid-working policy with high flexibility
• Ticket restaurant
• Mobility: frequent business travel within Europe

Work location: Gattico-Veruno (NO), with a remote working policy.