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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 

• 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

• 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

Perks

• 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 y