Category Strategic Buyer – Indirect Materials

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We are looking for a proactive and results-driven
Category Strategic Buyer
to lead sourcing and supplier management for
Facility Management, Logistic and operation service
. This role will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across a wide range of non-production goods and services, including Facility management, Transportation, Express courier, Postal Service, Paper & stationary, Printing (mandatory, marketing and informative materials), Office & Employee Moving, Machinery for Back office, Accounting, Archiving & Back-office service, Call center. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective services that support business continuity, employee well-being, and sustainability goals.

What will you be doing in this role?

Main responsibilities:

• Category Strategy Development:
  Create and implement category strategies for facilities and services spend, aligned with corporate objectives, sustainability targets, and total cost of ownership principles.
• Strategic Sourcing & Contracting:
  Lead end-to-end sourcing processes including market analysis, RFI/RFP execution, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract management.
• Supplier Relationship Management:
  Manage key service providers and Facility management, Logistic and Operations vendors. Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and value delivery.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  Partner with departments such as Facilities Management, HR, Real Estate, Operations, and Finance to understand service requirements, budgets, and performance expectations.
• Risk & Compliance Management:
  Ensure compliance with company policies, health & safety regulations, and local laws. Mitigate operational risk through robust contract clauses and contingency planning.
• Cost Management & Value Creation:
  Identify opportunities for cost savings, process efficiencies, and service enhancements across all indirect facility spend categories.
• Market & Industry Intelligence:
  Monitor trends in the Facility management, Logistic and Operations service market to support innovation, supplier benchmarking, and informed decision-making.

Categories May Include:

• Facility Management
• Transportation
• Express courier
• Postal Service
• Paper & stationary
• Printing (mandatory, marketing and informative materials)
• Office & Employee Moving
• Machinery for Back office
• Accounting
• Archiving & Back-office service
• Call center

Requirements

:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics or related field.
• 5+ years of strategic procurement or category management experience, ideally in indirect spend and Logistic and Operation services.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Understanding of service-level management, risk mitigation, and facilities-related regulations (e.g., health & safety, labor law).
• Strong analytical skills and experience with spend analysis and cost modeling.
• Familiarity with sourcing and procurement tools (e.g., SAP Ariba)
• Excellent communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• English certification
• Italian certifications

What you'll get in return?

• #MakeInnovationHappen
  :
  Chance to make an impact in terms of transformation;
• #UnlockYourPotential
  :
  Join a young and stimulating environment;
• #ComeAsYouAre
  :
  Working within a global team;
• #UnlockYourPotential
  :
  Play a role of autonomy with high visibility and exposure;
• #BalanceLifeAndCareer
  :
  Flexible working hours;
• #BalanceLifeAndCareer
  :
  The possibility of
  working hybrid
  ;
• A
  professional but still friendly work environment
  ;
• #EnjoyTheBest
  :
  Access to our
  Benefits platform
  with a dedicated budget that you will be able to use, in order to choose the most suitable
• benefits for you;
• Healthcare services
  from one of the agreed providers;
• Holidays
  accorded based on your working experience (21 up to 25 days);
• Career in a leading
  international banking group, build on the diversity of its strong local roots
  ;
• Dynamic and multinational environment, full of growing opportunities.

Together, we unlock a better tomorrow