Head of Procurement

Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and coordinate procurement strategy, governance, processes, KPIs and supplier-management standards across NMS plants.Lead category strategies and Group negotiations for paper and specialty papers, chemicals, coatings, varnishes, aluminum, energy, logistics and selected MRO, services and CAPEX.Identify cross-plant synergies, consolidate demand and develop sourcing alternatives and second-source strategies.Partner with Operations, R&D and Quality to challenge specifications, qualify alternative materials and improve total converted cost.Lead strategic supplier negotiations, improve commercial and contractual terms, understand cost drivers and build long-term technical-commercial partnerships.Monitor supply risk and implement mitigation plans.Coordinate local buyers through an international functional network, while preserving plant-level responsiveness and accountability.Candidate ProfileA hands-on procurement leader with a strong technical or engineering mindset and proven commercial, sourcing, negotiation and supplier-management capabilities.Candidates may come from strategic procurement, category management or a technical B2B commercial background.EducationEngineering, chemistry, materials science or another relevant technical/scientific discipline is preferred.Equivalent industrial experience may compensate for a different academic background.ExperienceSignificant experience in strategic procurement, category management, strategic sourcing, technical sales, business development or supplier management.Experience in paper, chemicals, coatings, packaging, converting, specialty materials or another raw-material-intensive process industry is highly desirable.Experience leading major negotiations and coordinating stakeholders across sites and functions.Key CompetenciesTechnical: understands industrial raw materials, specifications, quality and their impact on manufacturing performance.Commercial: strong negotiation, cost analysis, supplier economics and contract-management skills.Analytical: data-driven and able to distinguish purchase-price savings from genuine total-cost improvement.Leadership: pragmatic, influential and effective in an international matrix organization.Collaboration: able to work closely with Site Management, Operations, R&D, Quality, Finance and Sales.Operating ModelThe role owns commercial strategy and category performance, working with internal technical experts on specifications and process implications, and with R&D, Quality and Operations on qualification and industrial performance.

Location: Casalgrasso (CN) - Hybrid work, following Company PolicyLanguage: fluent in English, Italian, German as a plusTravel: Upon requirements, nationally and internationallyWhat We OfferOpen ended contractFull timeHybridWelfare and benefit: meal vouchers as per Company policy, Welfare dashboardSalary range: € 75.000 – 80.000 gross per year (compensation package).

The compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualificationsMBO as per Company policyCompany car as per Company policyWhy join usJoining NMS means becoming part of an inclusive, innovative and international environment. We offer a challenging role in an international, industrial group and a collaborative and performance-oriented working environment.NMS is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in all its forms, in accordance with applicable legislation.