Position

Within the Group Procurement Direction Department & part of the Group Finance & Administration organization based in Rome, we are currently looking for a ICT and Indirect Category Manager.
MISSION
You will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies to optimize spend, drive supplier performance, and deliver value across the organization whilst ensuring compliance, sustainability and risk management.
You will act as a subject matter expert in procurement for ICT categories mainly and supporting other Indirect Categories impacted by technology. Your role will involve market analysis, supplier negotiation, risk management, and internal and external stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment with the company's strategic goals.
You will contribute and proactively participate to the development of the Procurement department in Bulgari into a best-in-class organization and you will be responsible to drive Procurement excellence, innovation, and compliance to ensure the highest level of performance, standardization and simplification.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop and implement category-specific procurement strategies that align with the company’s business objectives.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure their needs are met through procurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with legal regulations and company policies throughout the procurement process.
• Oversee contract management activities including drafting contracts, negotiating terms, monitoring performance against contracts, and managing renewals or terminations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as finance, legal, operations, sustainability, ethics & compliance and quality assurance to optimize procurement practices.

Job responsibilities

Category Strategy & Vendor Management

• Define with internal stakeholders and budget owners the category strategies for ICT and the some Indirect categories and implement them in an efficient way
• Build and manage Procurement Plans and ensure their execution
• Foster long-term partnerships with existing suppliers while continuously seeking opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement. At the same, identify new suppliers through regular market research to gain insight into supply market conditions and build the supplier database for the category
• Evaluate, review and develop suppliers capabilities, quality of execution, cost, innovation and guaranteed service level in alignment with business stakeholder
• Analyze spend data to identify patterns and areas for cost savings or efficiency improvements.

Sourcing Execution

• Craft optimal sourcing strategies for the categories in scope and for the specific needs
• Orchestrate the negotiation process from start to finish, securing contracts with suppliers that satisfy business needs in close coordination with the Legal department and relevant internal parties.
• Take charge of negotiating supplier terms and conditions, ensuring that both quantitative outcomes and quality standards are achieved in accordance with financial objectives while adhering to legal stipulations and regulatory mandates.
• Ensure procurement practices align with the company’s environmental goals and corporate social responsibility commitments and bring innovative approaches to integrating green practices into traditional procurement processes and negotiations.

Innovation and Procurement Excellences

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of current procurement methodologies to pinpoint opportunities for process refinement and increased efficiency
• Spearhead initiatives aimed at reducing expenses while maintaining superior quality and service standards, utilizing strategies such as economies of scale, specification standardization, and value engineering practices
• Champion innovation by continuously exploring and implementing cutting-edge processes that enhance procurement operations and align with overarching business goals.
• Report correct and data and procurement results promptly and regularly whilst updating and communicating to management through weekly, monthly and quarterly business review

Profile

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in procurement or category management with a proven track record of successful category strategy development and implementation
• Knowledge of the supplier network and of the Global market for the relevant products/services
• Knowledge of Procurement best practices
• Project & Change management
• Degree in Engineering, ICT, Business Administration, Economics, or related field
• Business and customers centric approach
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to interpret complex data sets into actionable strategies
• Experience working with S2P tools and other Procurement and Spend tools
• Fluent English & Italian + French as a plus

SOFT SKILLS

• Outstanding communication both written and verbal, negotiation skills
• Strong leadership skills with an ability to influence without authority
• Integrity
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines, autonomy and ability to prioritize the activities.
• Problem-solving mindset focused on continuous improvement and excellence delivery
• Results orientation
• Mental and change agility
• Creativity & innovation
• Entrepreneurial spirit