Strategic Marketing Procurement Lead Italy

Strategic Marketing Procurement Lead Italy | Rome (Hybrid)

A globally recognised consumer goods organisation is strengthening its Italian procurement team with the addition of a Strategic Marketing Procurement Lead Italy . This is a high-visibility position supporting one of the company's most important European markets, partnering directly with commercial and marketing leaders on critical spend and supplier strategy.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary procurement partner to marketing, commercial, and business leadership
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with brand and growth priorities
• Manage strategic agency and service provider relationships, including leading negotiations within Marketing and Commercial, as well as other indirect categories
• Deliver value across cost, quality, innovation, and risk management
• Ensure robust contracts, governance, and alignment with global standards
• Support the rollout of regional and global procurement initiatives locally
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes and ways of working

Ideal background:

• Procurement or commercial experience within large, multinational environments
• Strong exposure to marketing, commercial services, or indirect categories
• Skilled negotiator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in a matrixed, international setting
• Fluent in Italian and English

Based in Rome, this role offers strong visibility, meaningful ownership, and the opportunity to contribute to procurement strategy within a world-class organisation.

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