Director of Procurement

Director of Procurement & Supply Chain ManagementMilan, Lombardy, Italy — thyssenkrupp nucera Italy SrlType of contract:Type of contract: Full-time, PermanentExperience level: ManagementRemote work: HybridJob field:Job field: Supply ChainStatus:Status: Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexiblePosting date: 2025/12/11Job number:Job number: WW_DT_nucera00561Share job:Your responsibilitiesThe Director of Procurement and Supply Chain Management leads the local procurement office for project execution and management of Chlor Alkali and AWE new-built and service projects. The person is responsible for the project logistics, inspection and expediting, project-related material procurement, inventory management and steering of projects for all PSM-related topics.The person is responsible for the management of the entire local PSM organization including all PSM functions.Main TasksSteering of project procurement execution within budget and schedule;Driving efficiency and economically of local processes;Define local procurement and supply-chain processes and measure that these processes are best in class and fulfilled by the local team;Align with global product procurement team for steering of project specific topics as escalation role in case of deficiencies;Manage local supply for direct and indirect materials;Establish and control local KPI’s for achiving local objectives;Initiate and drive cross-functional projects to achieve best in class results;Define project procurement execution strategies for all technologies and review the results in execution;Assume responsibility for escalation in critical negotiations and conflicts in the supply chain;Develop a local supply strategy and market intelligence for project specific material / equipment for all technologies;Define strategic procurement strategies for balance of plant materials;Ensure compliance within the overall company principles and implement into the local organization with continues improvement and quality assurance;Interact and manage the interface towards local management including Local Board and Directors of BDS, Engineering, Project Management and Service;Planning of local resources budget;Monitor market trends and evaluate tasks for local procurement;Conduct and actively take part in workshops for local requirement of critical suppliers, clients or product developments.Rights/AuthoritiesDefine, plan and hire the local teams and steer the different PSM disciplines (Logistics, Shipments, Inspections, Expediting and Procurement);Interact with Strategic Product Procurement in case of risk to budget and time constrains within a local project;Decision taking in strategically important contracts and delegating tasks to the organization;Purchase order release according to PSM regulation;Development and implementation of procedures and local strategies for project procurement execution.International FootprintAlignment with the global procurement and operation functions in view of local project execution;Alignment with global offices for benchmarks, local experiences, standards and synergies;Alignment strategic procurement for BoP equipment and CA equipment which is not part of product scope.Your profileThe ideal candidate must satisfy the following requirements:Strong Procurement & Supply Chain background;10 or more years of specific experience as Procurement & Supply Chain Management, with a strong experience in international engineering companies;Fluent in English (German and other European languages are a plus);Availability to travel;High attention to HSE topics and procedures;Strong interpersonal skills: ability to interact with other cultures, flexibility, spirit of collaboration with colleagues, customers and suppliers;Capability to manage stressful situations.At thyssenkrupp nucera Italy we offer:Participation in the growing market of sustainable green hydrogen, using renewable energy for electrochemical processes;Flat hierarchies and short decision-making routes;International work environment in interdisciplinary and multinational teams;Good development opportunities either in a specialist or in a management function;Flexible working time (flexible working hours at office and smartworking);Agreements with special rates for local transportation means and fitness studio membership;Availability of canteen inside the company and free parking spaces for employees;Availability of public transportation infrastructure: Metrò green line M2, stop Crescenzago as well as speedway tangenziale est, exit Cascina Gobba.Contactthyssenkrupp nucera Italy, located in Milan#J-18808-Ljbffr