Director Purchasing Italy

For our HQ in Italy, we’re looking for a Director Purchasing Italy.

This role reports into the VP Italy and has the main objective continuously improving our customer experience, operational efficiency, and profitability.

What you will do:

• Execute the strategy and growth plan for AUTO1's Italy Consumer business units (C2B)
• Monitor key performance indicators to measure effectiveness and efficiency of the existing C2B unit with around 200 employees and 65+ branches
• Ensure recruitment, hiring, training and personal development of the employees in all Consumer business units
• Support & execute planning and initiatives of centralized functions
• Develop a team of Regional and Vice Regional Area Managers to help you control the 200 employees around the Country
• Lead the Real Estate & Procurement team to expand and maintain the buying infrastructure (branches)
• Manage the Customer Service teams (30+) and have the responsibility to supervise and monitor the whole purchasing procedures.
• Ensure that each branch is safe and comply with local regulations
• Execute and improve key performance indicators to manage efficiency in depth.

What you should bring:

• 7+ years leadership experience
• Highly strategic problem solver with ability to drive detailed cross-functional projects, strong analytical skills and fast decision-making
• Strong operational expertise, with experience in process optimization, operational excellence, lean office
• Proven track record of personal and professional achievements
• Truly entrepreneurial attitude, driven, restless personality and a strong desire for growth while always keeping attention to the details
• Exceptional managerial and analytical skills with the ability to work and manage in fast-paced and dynamically changing environments
• International experience in centralized organizations is preferred but not required
• Master excellent verbal and written communication in English and Italian.

What you will get:

• Being part of the top Italian leadership team with respective responsibilities and opportunities to significantly influence our mission
• The chance to have a significant impact on one of the fastest-growing automotive companies in Europe in an exciting growth phase
• We offer you an attractive compensation package, including company car & equity.

Requirements

What you will do:

• Execute the strategy and growth plan for AUTO1's Italy Consumer business units (C2B)
• Monitor key performance indicators to measure effectiveness and efficiency of the existing C2B unit with around 200 employees and 65+ branches
• Ensure recruitment, hiring, training and personal development of the employees in all Consumer business units
• Support & execute planning and initiatives of centralized functions
• Develop a team of Regional and Vice Regional Area Managers to help you control the 200 employees around the Country
• Lead the Real Estate & Procurement team to expand and maintain the buying infrastructure (branches)
• Manage the Customer Service teams (30+) and have the responsibility to supervise and monitor the whole purchasing procedures.
• Ensure that each branch is safe and comply with local regulations
• Execute and improve key performance indicators to manage efficiency in depth.

What you should bring:

• 7+ years leadership experience
• Highly strategic problem solver with ability to drive detailed cross-functional projects, strong analytical skills and fast decision-making
• Strong operational expertise, with experience in process optimization, operational excellence, lean office
• Proven track record of personal and professional achievements
• Truly entrepreneurial attitude, driven, restless personality and a strong desire for growth while always keeping attention to the details
• Exceptional managerial and analytical skills with the ability to work and manage in fast-paced and dynamically changing environments
• International experience in centralized organizations is preferred but not required
• Master excellent verbal and written communication in English and Italian.

What you will get:

• Being part of the top Italian leadership team with respective responsibilities and opportunities to significantly influence our mission
• The chance to have a significant impact on one of the fastest-growing automotive companies in Europe in an exciting growth phase
• We offer you an attractive compensation package, including company car & equity.