Procurement Account Manager Italy

Procurement Account Manager Italy | Rome - Hybrid (On-site leaning) | Large Global Consumer Goods Group This unique opportunity sits within an important arm of one of the world's most established and respected multinational consumer goods organisations. With operations in dozens of countries, a strong European footprint, and a reputation for developing senior talent from within, this business plays at true global scale while retaining a sharp focus on professionalism, governance, and long-term value creation. They are now strengthening their Procurement function in Italy, one of their most strategic and visible markets in Europe, with the appointment of a Procurement Account Manager. This is a highly exposed role, working closely with senior commercial and operational leaders and acting as a trusted partner on major spend decisions. This opportunity suits someone who is as comfortable in front of senior stakeholders as they are deep in strategy, negotiation, and supplier management. What you'll be responsible for: Acting as a senior procurement partner to commercial, marketing, and operational stakeholders Translating business priorities into clear sourcing and category strategies Influencing decision-making across local, regional, and global teams Leading complex negotiations and managing high-value supplier relationships Driving value beyond cost - quality, service, innovation, risk mitigation Overseeing contractual frameworks and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards Supporting the deployment of global procurement initiatives within the Italian market Contributing to process optimisation, governance, and continuous improvement Operating confidently across indirect spend areas (e.g. commercial services, marketing, professional services, workplace solutions) This is a hands-on role with real autonomy, sitting within a mature but evolving procurement model. What they're looking for: Experience in procurement or commercial roles within large, complex organisations (FMCG or similar scale retail/parallel environments preferred) Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability - this will be assessed carefully Proven success leading negotiations and managing strategic suppliers Ability to operate across multiple categories and ambiguous problem sets Solid understanding of procurement governance, contracts, and risk Confidence working in a multinational, matrix environment Professional presence - someone credible at senior leadership level Fluent English and Italian People management is not the core of this role, but leadership maturity absolutely is. Why this role stands out: One of the most strategically important European markets for the organisation Exposure to senior leadership at local, regional, and global level Company: a reputation for internal mobility, state-of-the-art functionality and accelerated career progression Clear pathway from this role into executive-level procurement leadership A culture that values rigour, professionalism, positivity and long-term careers Hybrid working on paper, but best suited to someone who enjoys being present and visible This is not a "back-office" procurement role - it's a business-facing, high-impact position where visibility, judgement, and influence matter.