Purchasing Manager

Purpose of Job:

The HAS Europe Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading purchasing and planning activities across Europe, ensuring continuity of supply, supplier performance, cost competitiveness, and operational excellence. The role drives procurement savings, inventory optimization, and supply planning while supporting business continuity and sustainable growth across the region.

As a key member of the Supply Chain organization, the Purchasing Manager leads the regional Purchasing & Planning Team and works closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, Finance, and Operations teams to support business objectives.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead purchasing operations across Europe for packaging materials, indirect materials, operational services, and selected raw materials.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, manage supplier performance through KPIs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contract administration, and procurement activities to deliver sustainable savings and total cost optimization while ensuring quality, service, and continuity of supply.
• Oversee Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and effective collaboration with Finance and Shared Services teams.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate supply risks while developing contingency plans to support business continuity.
• Lead material requirements planning (MRP), replenishment planning, and inventory management activities to ensure material availability and production continuity.
• Drive inventory optimization and working capital improvement initiatives while reducing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Act as the primary Supply Chain contact for toll manufacturing partners, coordinating material availability, production planning, capacity management, and service performance.
• Support Integrated Business Planning (IBP) by providing visibility on supply constraints, inventory exposure, supplier risks, and procurement challenges.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, Finance, and Operations teams to support operational excellence and business growth.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Purchasing & Planning Team, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Management Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, planning, or related operational roles within an international business environment.
• Experience in supplier management, commercial negotiations, and procurement processes.
• Knowledge of inventory management, material planning (MRP), and supply chain operations.
• Previous experience in the chemical, manufacturing, industrial, or process industry is considered a strong advantage.
• Experience working with ERP systems; Oracle experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and countries.
• Previous experience leading, coaching, or mentoring team members is an advantage.
• Professional proficiency in Italian and English, both written and spoken.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Permanent Contract
• Annual Fixed Salary: €48,000 – €60,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL): Industria Chimica – Chimico Farmaceutica
• Meal vouchers (Ticket Lunch)