Sourcing Specialist

Part of kdc/one, Zobele is a multinational, global leader in product development and manufacturing, key partner of the top Home & Personal Care FMCG's companies.

To meet our growth challenges we're looking for proactive, enthusiastic and talented professionals willing to join our team. Our site in Trento (Italy) is currently looking for a:

SOURCING SPECIALIST - CHEMICALS

Ensure that the appropriate supplier base is developed and managed to ensure that Business expectations are met in terms of Total Costs of Ownership, Service and Quality with a special focus on Home Cleaning Chemicals raw materials.

Responsibilities

• Ensure plant is delivering its budget and expected financial performance
• Manage relationships with suppliers in order to meet current and future Business expectations and ensure that the plant needs are met in full in terms of price, service level and quality (lowest TCO). Assist in supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding processes in collaboration with Quality and R&D teams.
• Source suppliers of materials/services, develop the supplier base localization process and support Group Operations and Corporate Functions in scouting new suppliers and products in the relevant market of reference
• Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for chemical ingredients used in home cleaning products (e.g., surfactants, solvents, fragrances, preservatives).
• Support the resolution of recurrent service, quality issues within his/her supplier base
• Plan and execute a yearly saving plan leveraging all the opportunities and deploy the Group Procurement strategy
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., R&D, Production, Quality Assurance) to align sourcing decisions with business and technical requirements.
• Contribute to sustainability and compliance initiatives by evaluating suppliers' adherence to regulatory and environmental standards.

Requirements:

• Fluency in English as a prerequisite
• University degree, preferably in Economics or a technical field.
• 5/7 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing and/or processing environment, with strong functional expertise in sourcing and procurement
• Internationally oriented specialist with in-depth knowledge and experience in purchasing, preferably in the FMCG industry. Prior experience within the household or home cleaning product category will be considered a strong asset.
• Familiar with kdc/one's key commodities, including raw materials such as chemicals and plastics, as well as packaging and transportation. Experience in negotiating CAPEX projects.
• experience in engineering management and/or is used to deal with R&D and Operations to anticipate market trends in terms of new / alternative production materials
• SAP expertise is a plus
• Supply Chain experience is a plus.
• Experience in international organizations, with the ability to manage cross-cultural dynamics, work across multiple areas and functions, handle several projects simultaneously, and navigate conflicting priorities.
• Able to introduce innovative ideas and approaches to the company, while demonstrating consistency in the execution of tasks and plans.
• Demonstrates a proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a strong 'can-do' attitude.
• Results-oriented and committed to delivering on promises, with a strong determination to achieve outcomes and ensure quality through strategic insight.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both

Join US! Apply now and join the by kdc/one worldwide team!

Zobele by kdc/one is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and qualifications.