Procurement - Indirect Category Management

Artsana Group, fondata nel 1946 dal Cavaliere del Lavoro Pietro Catelli, ha il suo quartier generale a Grandate (CO) e conta più di 8000 dipendenti, divisi nelle filiali attive in tutto il mondo e nelle unità produttive europee.
**Fra i principali marchi del Gruppo**: Chicco, Boppy, Neobaby e Fiocchi di Riso.
Artsana Group detiene inoltre il 100% di Prenatal Retail Group S.p.A.
La nostra mission, sintetizzata dal nuovo claim “Empowering communities to nurture our future” è espressione di una cultura del cambiamento, attenzione alla crescita e al trasferimento delle competenze, sviluppo dei talenti ed integrazione delle persone nell’organizzazione.
**Procurement - Indirect Category Management**:
This position sits within the HQ Global Indirect Procurement Team.
The individual will be responsible for management of procurement activities within Italy, Europe while supporting other areas within Global scope as required.
**Responsabilities**:
The individual will be responsible with the Manager for leading the development of procurement practices for the respective indirect procurement categories, including:
The development and execution of strategic procurement activities for the responsible area(s) in alignment with senior management and relevant business partners.
Support the implementation of local and Global procurement strategies as well as developing own strategies and value creation opportunities.
Contribute to the delivery of the annual Procurement savings targets and other objectives such as increasing payment terms, supply base rationalization, etc.
To ensure that commercial and business relationships and engagements suppliers are managed according to policies, commercial, risk management and procurement category-related best practices.
Manage compliance with Artsana’s policies, strategies, and processes, Effective stakeholder management to maximize total cost of ownership savings and Procurement’s value contribution, championing best practice and driving buy-in
Realization of supplier relationship management and contract management activities, involvement in full supplier life cycle activities
**Main Requirements**:
Advanced knowledge in strategic sourcing and procurement methodologies and concepts, business partnering and category management (7 steps strategic sourcing, TCO, fact-based negotiations, life cycle of products/services etc.)
Strong track record of delivering sustainable savings which hit the bottom line
Experience across a range of indirect spend categories, strong knowledge and experience of Marketing, Facilities, HR, IT, Professional services.
Experience with procurement tools and data, content and automation (E-sourcing, P2P - Ariba-, e-catalogues, buying channels, etc.). Experienced in deployment & implementation of end to end procurement software tools (SAP Ariba Buying). Proven expertise streamlining and improving procurement processes and systems.
Strong understanding of financial planning, budget management, savings methodologies and savings impact.
Experienced in detailed cost modelling, as is and should be analysis and TCO. Demonstrable ability to analyze complex data, specifications and drivers of demand. Familiarity with broad range of procurement value levers to deliver savings and business efficiencies.
Strong communication and stakeholder management experience at a senior level. Credible and articulate influencer who can positively manage change in a complex environment. Experience in working with procurement shared service centres beneficial.
Strong commercial acumen. Developed analytical, presentation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills. Experienced in developing business cases to support opportunity generation.
Action oriented and solution minded team player with high degree of self-management.
Proficiency in MS Office and preferably SAP MM/ SRM & Ariba
Fluent in English, to a business standard, spoken and written
Travel of up to 25 %
**Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications**:
A degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis on the areas of business, economics, finance, procurement or legal, or comparable professional education
Minimum 3-5 years experience in a procurement role, minimum 1-2 years experience in a managerial procurement position with proven track record of strategic sourcing, project management and delivering value to a businesses bottom line.
Demonstrable understanding of procurement best practice methodologies, including TCO, SRM and contract management/life cycle management. Strong experience across all stages of supplier selection, negotiation and contracting.
Knowledge of category management practices and methodologies, end to end experience in a number of indirect procurement categories.
Fluent English is essential. Additional language skills are advantageous