Procurement Director

We are looking for a Procurement Director to lead our procurement function with global responsibility, owning the end-to-end procure-to-pay cycle — from purchase requisition through purchase order to supplier contracting — in a dynamic, high-growth tech environment. Reporting to the CFO and leading a team, you will design procurement strategy, governance, and processes that balance speed of execution with cost discipline and compliance, working in close partnership with FP&A and Legal, and managing a supplier base spanning cloud, software, hardware, and professional services.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Own the full procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle globally, across all Group entities and geographies: purchase requisition intake and approval workflows, PO issuance and management, goods/services receipt, and alignment with Accounts Payable through to invoice matching;
  
• Coordinate with the FP&A Team to verify budget consistency of purchase requests, ensuring every requisition and PO is validated against approved budgets and forecasts before commitment;
  
• Lead supplier contracting end-to-end in close coordination with the Legal team: negotiation, contract drafting and review, execution, renewals, and termination;
  
• Administer and continuously optimize the procurement modules of Oracle NetSuite (requisitions, approvals, POs, vendor records, receiving), ensuring data integrity and process adoption across the Group;
  
• Define and enforce global procurement policies, DoA/approval matrices, and internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policy and audit requirements;
  
• Build and manage the vendor master: onboarding, due diligence, qualification, performance reviews, and risk management;
  
• Drive spend analysis, category strategies, and cost-saving initiatives; report savings, spend under management, and cycle-time KPIs to the CFO;
  
• Partner with Engineering, IT, and business stakeholders to forecast purchasing needs and support budgeting cycles;
  
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately two procurement professionals.
  

What You Have

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• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Engineering, Law, or related field;
  
• 10+ years of procurement experience, with at least 5 in a leadership role, ideally in tech or other fast‑paced scale‑up environments;
  
• Proven hands‑on expertise with Oracle NetSuite as ERP, specifically the full AP cycle: purchase requisition, purchase order, receiving, and vendor management;
  
• Strong track record in supplier negotiation and contracting, including complex technology agreements, working alongside in‑house Legal Team;
  
• Experience operating with global/multi‑entity scope and cross‑border suppliers;
  
• Solid understanding of P2P controls, budget verification processes, AP interfaces, and financial compliance requirements;
  
• Prior experience managing and developing a small team;
  
• Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in Italian is a strong plus.
  

Who You Are

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• A strategic negotiator who creates leverage and delivers measurable savings without compromising quality or speed.
  
• A strong process and systems mindset, with the ability to design scalable, ERP‑driven workflows (Oracle NetSuite).
  
• You collaborate effectively across functions, partnering seamlessly with FP&A on budget alignment and with Legal on contracts.
  
• You build trusted relationships with C‑level stakeholders, Engineering, and Finance.
  
• You are a hands‑on people leader who coaches, develops, and empowers a small team.
  
• You take ownership and execute effectively in ambiguous, high‑growth environments across multiple geographies.
  
• You apply analytical rigor to make data‑driven decisions on spend, supplier performance, and risk.
  
• You have a strong integrity and compliance mindset, viewing governance and controls as enablers rather than blockers.
  

Benefits

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• Learning Friday. If our team members know more, so do we. That’s why we give everyone a training budget that they can spend on books, online courses or other training materials.
  
• Smart Working. Trains can be a drag, you can save some commuting time by working from home.
  
• Salary is based on experience and topped up with other bonuses.
  

We offer a competitive salary, as well as an opportunity to receive company equity. The typical salary for this role ranges between € 50.000 and € 70.000. As you gain experience and make more significant contributions to the business, your compensation will be reviewed to match your impact. Additionally, depending