Director Of Procurement

Director of Procurement & Supply Chain Management Milan, Lombardy, Italy — thyssenkrupp nucera Italy Srl Type of contract: Type of contract: Full-time, Permanent Experience level: Management Remote work: Hybrid Job field: Job field: Supply Chain Status: Status: Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible The 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 Tasks Steering 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/Authorities Define, 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 Footprint Alignment 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 Bo P equipment and CA equipment which is not part of product scope. Your profile The 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. Contact thyssenkrupp nucera Italy, located in Milan #J-18808-Ljbffr