Director Purchasing Italy

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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.

Le tue Skills

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 Purchasing 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.

Cosa offriamo

Apply by uploading your CV with a note on your salary expectations.AUTO1 Group is Europe's leading digital automotive platform. As a dynamic tech company, we are revolutionizing the automotive industry with our brands wirkaufendeinauto.de, AUTO1.com and Autohero. Our strong team of 6.000 people is dedicated to making Europe-wide car trading and transport as fast and stress-free as possible for our customers. Join us, building the best way to buy and sell cars online.

At AUTO1 Group we live an open culture, believe in direct communication, and value diversity. We welcome every applicant; regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual identity, disability, or any other non-merit factor.