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Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions is a Business Group of Freudenberg and a leading global supplier of branded cleaning systems as well as household and laundry care products. The portfolio includes brands such as Vileda®, Gimi®, Wettex® and Marigold®. The company employs more than 3,600 people and hosts a global distribution network.

Some of your Benefits

Cafeteria/ Canteen

Cafeteria/ Canteen: We offer fresh food on-site, both hot and cold.

International Opportunities

International Opportunities: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.

Personal Development

Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Performance Related Bonus

Performance Related Bonus: When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.

Welcome to career changers

Welcome to career changers: We look forward to your application, even if you do not have specific prior experience. All you need is the willingness to grow and develop Monselice Hybrid Work FHP di R. Freudenberg S.A.S. You support our team as

Junior Manager Global Procurement

Responsibilities

• Manage external procurement activities and supplier management.
• Oversee a specific group of supplier relationships and monitor their performance within your area of responsibility.
• Negotiate contracts, terms and pricing with suppliers.
• Provide input and support the execution of our Procurement segment strategy.
• Analyze market trends, be on top of material price evolution and propose and execute savings projects e.g. relocation of sources or usage of alternative materials, cost optimizaion.
• Run benchmarks, with existing and potential new suppliers and coordinate their timely execution together with cross-functional team members and in alignment with your Global Segment Lead
• You will be part of the global and regional New Product Development team together with Marketing, R&D, QA, SCM, Procurement, Production.

Qualifications

• A degree in business administration or industrial engineering (University or University of applied sciences), preferably with major in Business, Procurement or Logistics qualifies you for this exciting role.
• You bring 2 years’ experience in Procurement or SCM in local or international operations (international company with comparable tasks is advantageous). Experience in FMCG, Production, Technical positions and knowledge of SAP ERP are appreciated.
• As you collaborate with international teams, your English needs to be fluent in writing and speaking. Italian fluency is nice to have
• Expertise working with MS Excel for data analysis
• Excellent communication and social skills enable you to work in an international as well as multi-cultural environment.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #LI-MC1

Additional Information

Margherita Codazzi