Procurement & Cost Optimization Lead

We’re Adevinta, a global leader in digital marketplaces. Our household name brands, including Marktplaats in the Netherlands, mobile.de in Germany and leboncoin in France, reach hundreds of millions of people every month.

We’re all about matchmaking, and our sites help people find whatever they’re looking for in their local communities - whether it’s a car, an apartment, a sofa or a new job. Every connection made or item found makes a difference by creating a world where people share more and waste less.

Our brands are supported by global Tech Hubs in Barcelona, Amsterdam, Paris and Berlin. Their goal is to develop common global products and innovation platforms which all of our brands can use. This means using cutting edge technology to create highly scalable, customisable and secure products and components that free up development time and leverage our access to global data.

What you’ll do & Who you are

As Procurement & Cost Optimization Lead, you will be responsible for managing indirect spend across multiple categories and driving measurable cost savings for Subito. You will act as the local Procurement trusted advisor, lead negotiations with suppliers, and ensure alignment with both local business needs and global Procurement standards. Your focus will be on delivering tangible bottom-line impact while building strong partnerships with stakeholders.

**Responsibilities**:
- You will manage the spend in multiple indirect categories (Marketing, Product & Technology, Professional Services, Transactions and Corporate Services) focusing on local market needs- You will work with the Local Finance team and Global Procurement to align priorities and action plans- You will drive cost savings / synergies initiatives locally to improve the bottom line-
- You will be the main contact for local stakeholders (go-to-person for any Procurement-related topics in the market)- You will support stakeholder engagement locally and build fruitful collaborations to be seen as the local Procurement trusted advisor while managing local demand- You will provide guidance about the Procurement process (Procurement ambassador) to ensure successful execution of projects and process compliance- You will lead any Procurement-related activities locally (RFI / RFQ, contract management, market screening, benchmarking )- You will drive supplier relationship management along with key stakeholders- You will identify cost improvement opportunities to lead efficiency and positive bottom line impact- You will support on the adjustment of ways of working, processes and operating model between Global Procurement and Local Procurement (whenever needed)- You will enforce Global Procurement standards and adjust to local market needs whenever needed- You will interact with other relevant departments (Legal, Finance, Marketing, IT)- You will assess and mitigate supplier risks (financial, operational, regulatory), ensuring compliance with corporate policies and local regulations- On top, you will develop and track procurement KPIs (savings delivered, compliance, supplier performance, cycle time) and report to CFO / Global Procurement

Profile:
- University degree (Master’s level preferred) in Engineering, Economics or Business Administration- +7yr working experience in Procurement with proven track record in delivering measurable cost savings (Marketing, Tech, Services)- +3yr category management / strategic sourcing experience (preferably Indirect Procurement)- Curious, Hands-on & proactive; willing to challenge status quo- Continuous improvement mindset to identify opportunities to leverage existing processes & tools- Data-driven and financially literate, with solid understanding of P&L impact and ROI of sourcing initiatives- Ability to work in fast-paced environment and to deal with ambiguity- Strong business acumen- Excellent analytical and communication skills- Willingness to own and to drive end-to-end initiatives- Team player and team leader- Proficiency in English & Italian (both written and verbal)- Knowledge of digital tools (SAP, Ariba, Coupa) and analytics to automate processes and generate insights for better decision-making is beneficial but not mandatory

Benefits- Competitive compensation package- Opportunity to shape the way we work. Your feedback and opinions are valued at all levels of the organisation- Benefits including annual bonus plans- Flexibility to work when and how you want - flexible hours, autonomy to set your own agenda, choice of phone and computer- Smart Working Policy - work remotely some of the time, balanced with time in the office together with your team - between 5 and 45 days per quarter in the office depending on each team.- ‘Work from anywhere’ weeks - up to four weeks working from anywhere, as long as you have an internet connection- Career development, including language classes and Adevinta Academies: specialised content built by our experts on Machine Learning, Agile, Leadership and more

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