Requirements: English
Company: Experteer Italy
Region: Milan , Lombardy
Who we areAmplifon is an Italian multinational company and the global leader in hearing care solutions and services for retail expertise, customization and consumer care.More than 20,000 professionals in a network of 9,500 points of sale are present in 26 countries worldwide, empowering people to rediscover all the emotions of sound every day!In Amplifon we believe people are the most important component of our success. Working with us gives you the chance to make your voice heard, build strong working relationships, and create your own tailor-made career. Here youll find all the support, tools, and opportunities you need to grow, and your colleagues will be there to motivate and inspire you every step of the way.We are currently recruiting a Global Corporate Procurement Direct Manager.This is a key role within Amplifon organization and especially within Procurement & Supply Chain global community. Leadership, ability to drive initiatives and make things happen on a global scale as well as at a country level are essential to be able to succeed together with international standing and ability to create consensus around proposals and decisions. The ideal candidate is going to be a game-changer in the role and position himself/herself among the next generation of company leaders. We are looking for strong commitment, purpose driven approach and every day excellence.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESActively lead and/or participate as a key playerin designing and executing Core Suppliers strategy for Direct Procurement (Hearing Aids HA manufacturers) for the entire Group.Full HA COGS monitoring and controlIdentify COGS areas of optimization by new analytical approaches and benchmarks,set up and drive initiatives to make it happenGuide contract implementation and executionCreate consensus and drive alignment between Global Supplier Strategy and individual market needsGuarantee and drive adherence of each market to supplier strategy indicationsPoint of contact for internal stakeholders and countries needs with a business partner attitudeSupplier relationship management including Supplier Business Reviews, Supplier Scorecards and Suppliers Improvement plans.Design and execute Supplier strategy for non-core categoriesLead global cross-function initiatives, both as a stream leader or as program leaderPromote and drive the change (be a Change Agent) by active participation in the relevant initiatives of current Transformation Master PlanMain Sourcing Categories managed: Hearing Aids, Hearing Aids accessories, Hearing Aids spare parts.Main KPIs: Supplier SoW, cost saving, supplier quality (products & services), payment terms, contract coverage, process adoption & complianceSCOPE AND SCALEReporting: solid line to the Global Direct Procurement Sr. DirectorMAIN TASKSGuarantee regular reporting on HA Suppliers performancesSupplier SoW monitoring and governance aligned to Global StrategyPerform standard and ad hoc analytics on HA Supplier performances in order to identify potential areas of improvements (values, quality or service)Prepare and execute strategic and tactical sourcing initiatives for HA, partnering with Sr. Director and CPSCONegotiate with HA suppliersNegotiate with non-core suppliers (i.e. cleaning materials)Support HA portfolio rationalization and optimal utilization cooperating with Supply Chain and Product DevelopmentManage key suppliers through best in class Supplier Relationship Management practices such as contract management, scorecards, business reviews and other tools & processes required to ensure the companys best interests are servedManage relationships with internal stakeholders, cross-functional colleagues and suppliersRegarding actual or potential Issues Troubleshooting, propose or drive solutions in alignment with internal stakeholders and suppliers.Oversee internal processes flow and provide inputs for continuous improvement in terms of efficiency, accuracy and effectiveness.Lead the improvement initiatives in Quality, Reporting, Cost Reduction, Procedures, Supplier Audits, etc.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREDBachelors degree in Engineering, Finance & Economics or business related field required10+ years of experience in Procurement requiredSupplier relationship management experience requiredExperience in negotiating and finalizing business terms and conditions for supplier contracts requiredGENERAL & TECHNICAL SKILLSProject and Program ManagementStrategic and Fact-based negotiation approachRisk managementSuppliers relationship managementBusiness & Data analytics oriented to Decision Making;English (fluent both written and spoken)MANAGERIAL SKILLS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICSSelf-starter -Proactive, energetic and willing to make the difference in a teamwork spiritRelation Management Strong interpersonal skills to cultivate trust and long-term partnerships with diverse stakeholders.Active Listening advanced listening skills to accurately interpret the needs, concerns, and motivations of al