Global Procurement Manager IT & GBS

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 22 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 22 countries, and employs approximately 4,000 people.

Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

Role/Mission/Objectives

With a direct reporting line into the Global IT – HR, G&A Services Procurement Director,  the Global Category Manager IT & GBS will manage an overall spending scope of circa 50/60 ME, potentially expected to grow accordingly to Company growth.

Spend categories under his/her responsibility: (as example and not exhaustive): IT, Outsourced Services

Procurement is accountable to identify, manage and develop a suppliers base capable of supporting the Company in achieving its goals​. As a key member of the Global IT – HR, G&A Services Procurement Team, the Global Category Manager IT & GBS is accountable to develop and deliver the strategic agenda for the spend under his/her responsibility.

Key Responsibilities and Activities

Coordinating with a functional responsibility a specialized team spread across our Regions and one Global Procurement buyer.

• Develop the category strategy (e.g. supplier rationalization) & risk profile and drive its implementation in close alignment with Global IT – HR, G&A Services Procurement Director and/or the Procurement Functions in the Regions. Involve Business Stakeholders at appropriate stage
• Identify and collaborate with Business Stakeholders and Regional Procurement teams to receive inputs necessary for the development of an effective category strategy as well as to cascade down the approved global category strategy
• Identify and prioritize category opportunities / synergies over the 4 Procurement Pillars and quantify potential benefits
• Identify category strategy efficiencies vs market benchmarks and a particular focus on supplier selection to avoid suppliers proliferation
• Ensure profitability partnering with business and finance to ensure an effective spend-management lock in
• Support the Global IT – HR, G&A Services Procurement Director to define Category targets
• Manage cross-functional teams and act as Project Manager to coordinate category initiatives
• Conduct regular market analysis on a Global/Regional level to identify cost reduction and supplier base opportunities
• Segment supplier and develop SRM strategy according to specific relationship
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and regulations to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Lead negotiations of frame/global contracts and manage supplier relationships with Global suppliers
• Optimize category efficiency through implementing supplier, product & process standardization and automation in close alignment with Global Procurement COE
• Report regular category-specific results and KPI’s within the dedicated tools (eg. Sievo)
• Innovate with best practices proposal and leadership and/or implementation
• Be recognized as business partner and added-valuer contributor
• Perform regular (minimum quarterly) supplier performance reviews , accordingly to supplier segmentation,  and solve issues to secure target (financials and not) achievements.

Experience & Education & Skills

• 10-15 years of proven experience within Procurement organizations departments ; preferably of multinational companies in consumer goods industry or banking, with focus on IT expenses.
• Must be familiar with cross-cultural issues and working across different countries at multiple organizational levels
• Management experience is a plus
• Business school or Engineering school preferred
• Fluency of English is a must, knowledge of another languages is a plus
• International working experience is a plus

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note to applicants:

Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information. In the event that you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosure of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers), you must decline to answer the question.

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