GLOBAL COMMODITY MANAGER – ENGINEERING TECHNICAL AREA

The Client Our client is Fedrigoni, an international industrial group backed by global PE. In the last 6 years they have doubled up the top line up to 2Bn€ (2025), tripled their profitability, established their presence in 28 countries, consolidated their manufacturing footprint across 73 production sites and distribution centers, employing almost 6000 people. Their portfolio (25000 products across BUs) is sold in 132 countries, positioning the group as a leader in attractive premium niche markets.A key enabler of their growth path has been a structured Procurement organization: that has been built to evolve into a strategic, “best-in-class” function, definitely a strategic partner to the business, across multiple Business Units.As part of its ongoing development, the company is looking for a Global Commodity Manager – Engineering Technical Area (GCM), who will be responsible for the global management of technical procurement categories, with a cross-BU scope covering CAPEX, OPEX and MRO.Si assicuri di leggere l'intera descrizione riportata di seguito e di candidarsi immediatamente se è sicuro/a di soddisfare tutti i requisiti.Position – The role:The Global Commodity Manager (CPO-2) will report to the Procurement Director - Indirect (CPO-1) andwill be responsible for defining and implementing sourcing strategies across the Technical Procurement area, ensuring competitiveness, value creation, cost optimization and supplier performance improvement across the Group.The role will manage a team of 2 resources (1 strategic buyer and 1 buyer) and will work in close cooperation with Operations, Finance, Controlling and other key stakeholders.The position covers categories including:CAPEX investments (civil works, infrastructure, machinery and industrial equipment)OPEX technical spend (maintenance services, technical consulting and external contractors)MRO categories (maintenance materials, spare parts, and related services)Key Objectives and Responsibilities: Direct responsibilities will include:Convey distinctive engineering skills to role, in order to maintain and further enhance the capabilities of procurement to buy capex and sustain the company growth trajectory, world wideConnect with the organisation: all Plants ww, as well as Operations and Legal to define technical specs and tenders, in Italy and abroad, and deploy the commodity strategy and sourcing programsfor the whole Engineering | Technical Procurement area.Develop supplier strategies and supplier performance improvement programs. Supply base predominant in Europe.Manage supplier selection, scouting, benchmarking and sourcing optimization initiatives.Lead RFQ/RFP processes, offer analysis and alignment, commercial negotiations and contract finalization in cooperation with Legal.Coordinate cost optimization and value creation initiatives with internal stakeholders: Operations, Finance and Controlling.Contribute to maintain the distinctive best-in-class position of Procurement as best-in-class player. Organize and facilitate workshops with suppliers and internal stakeholders aimed at identifying best practices, innovation opportunities, Value Engineering and Design-to-Value initiatives.Apply all main Procurement technicalities, including (TCO, nego-booklet, open-book logic, make VS buy, Nego strategy, risk-management, vendor-rating), andDrive recurring cash-improvement programs with suppliers, including payment terms optimization and cost reduction initiatives (reverse factoring, confirming, PCG, bank guarantee, consignment stock).Conduct periodic Business Review Meetings with strategic suppliers, involving the relevant internal stakeholders (Operations, Finance, Controlling).In addition, the role requires:Management of technical projects and procurement-related initiatives through structured PMO methodologies, includingscope critical analysis, Gantt, and cost analyticsCoordination of periodic technical review meetings focused on expenditure monitoring, scope validation and project progress analysis.Collaboration with suppliers, engineering firms, designers and internal functions throughout project execution.Independent evaluation of business cases (volumes, optimal use of raw materials and energy, reduction in waste, optimisation of FTEs) supporting new CAPEX investments and productivity improvement initiatives, including efficiency, energy optimization, waste reduction, FTE optimization and Industry 4.0/5.0 projects.Requirements (“Must have”):Technical degree required, preferably in EngineeringProven seniority (10+ years’ experience) in context where Engineering and Procurement are strictly connected; the mix implies impeccable Engineering skills, with best possible knowledge of Procurement. The position has been designed with flexibility to onboard people with different track, yet with same ambition to contribute to the value creation.Experience in managing engineering / technical procurement categories across CAPEX, OPEX and MRO.Experience coordinating technical projects and cost optimization initiatives.Procurement Knowledge and experience including:TCO methodologiesNegotiation strategies and negotiation bookletsOpen-book costing approachesMake-or-buy analysesRisk managementVendor rating and supplier performance managementSupplier relationship management and sourcing optimizationProcurement ERP and SRM platforms such as SAP, Alyante, Navision, D365 and Jaggaer is considered a plus.Additional competencies that will be considered of value:Knowledge of industrial manufacturing processes and plant engineering (ideally within paper, self-adhesive or comparable manufacturing sectors)Familiarity with cash-improvement tools such as reverse factoring, confirming, parent company guarantees, bank guarantees and consignment stockKnowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standardsUnderstanding of the European Machinery Directive and related international regulationsKnowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologiesFamiliarity with industrial technical regulations such as PED and ATEXKey Skills will include:The ideal candidate combines Engineering | Technical background and Procurement expertise with the ability to operate effectively in complex, international and cross-functional environments. Key skills include:Strong teamworking and stakeholder management capabilitiesStructured approach to project and supplier managementAbility to challenge suppliers and drive performance improvementsStrong analytical and negotiation skillsCapability to coordinate multiple initiatives and facilitate decision makingEffective communication and presentation skillsResults orientation and value creation mindset. xdwybme Location: VeronaLanguages: Fluency in English is a must; Spanish language nice to havePlease note that only those profiles that meet client requirements will be responded to and contacted. Thank you.