Our client is a multinational company operating in the pharmaceutical sector, which is continuously growing and has an important pipeline of projects. The company is characterised by a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and the development of people, with expertise and a global vision, offering a stimulating working environment that supports the development of resources and interesting challenges. To support its growth, we are looking for a :

Strategic Capex Procurement Head

Main responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer, the role ensures Capex category strategies are developed and executed in alignment with key stakeholders.

Main Activities:

• Develops and manages category strategies in close alignment with key stakeholders and business strategy to meet company objectives effectively;
• Manages relationships with external and internal stakeholders, strongly collaborating cross-functionally to understand and fulfill business requirements efficiently and anticipate sourcing needs;
• Support General Procurement Head and Capex buyers in negotiating optimal terms and conditions with suppliers, leveraging market knowledge and cost opportunities to achieve economies of scale and synchronize with supply chain operations;
• Monitors and manage vendor relationships, ensuring contracts are negotiated, established, and executed in alignment with agreements and operational plansV;
• Proposes contingency plans to prevent supplier shortcomings/delays or material disruptions, proactively addressing performance gaps to maintain op.l continuity;
• Scouts and supports the development of applicable financing mechanisms (e.g., PNRR, funds), jointly with Finance and PMO
• Ensures Procurement's success by proposing innovation and forward-looking strategies development resulting in savings, customer satisfaction, defined KPIs, mitigating risks, and achieving departmental goals while promoting compliance and adherence to company policies and procedures among procurement team members.

Candidate profile

We are currently looking for a proactive manager with experience in complex multinational industrial environments.

Educational Knowledge and Competencies:

• Consolidated experience in Indirect Procurement/Capex within Industrial/Chemical Engineering and automation sectors;
• Strong negotiation skills combined with contractual / legal knowledge;
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to partner with Bus;
• Problem solving mindset and strong execution skills, and ability to thrive under pressure;
• Willingness to travel;
• Fluent English.

Location

Veneto with smart working.

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