Job Description

WHO WE ARE

Amplifon is an Italian multinational company and the global leader in hearing care solutions and services for retail expertise, customization and consumer care.
More than 20,000 professionals in a network of 9,500 points of sale are present in 26 countries worldwide, empowering people to rediscover all the emotions of sound every day!
In Amplifon we believe people are the most important component of our success. Working with us gives you the chance to make your voice heard, build strong working relationships, and create your own tailor-made career. Here you’ll find all the support, tools, and opportunities you need to grow, and your colleagues will be there to motivate and inspire you every step of the way.
We are currently recruiting a Global Corporate Procurement Direct Manager.
This is a key role within Amplifon organization and especially within Procurement & Supply Chain global community. Leadership, ability to drive initiatives and make things happen on a global scale as well as at a country level are essential to be able to succeed together with international standing and ability to create consensus around proposals and decisions. The ideal candidate is going to be a game-changer in the role and position himself/herself among the next generation of company leaders. We are looking for strong commitment, purpose driven approach and every day excellence.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Actively lead and/or participate as a key player in designing and executing Core Suppliers strategy for Direct Procurement (Hearing Aids - HA - manufacturers) for the entire Group.

• Full HA COGS monitoring and control
• Identify COGS areas of optimization by new analytical approaches and benchmarks, set up and drive initiatives to make it happen
• Guide contract implementation and execution
• Create consensus and drive alignment between Global Supplier Strategy and individual market needs
• Guarantee and drive adherence of each market to supplier strategy indications
• Point of contact for internal stakeholders’ and countries’ needs with a business partner attitude
• Supplier relationship management including Supplier Business Reviews, Supplier Scorecards and Suppliers Improvement plans.
• Design and execute Supplier strategy for non-core categories
• Lead global cross-function initiatives, both as a stream leader or as program leader
• Promote and drive the change (be a “Change Agent") by active participation in the relevant initiatives of current Transformation Master Plan

Main Sourcing Categories managed: Hearing Aids, Hearing Aids accessories, Hearing Aids spare parts.
Main KPIs: Supplier SoW, cost saving, supplier quality (products & services), payment terms, contract coverage, process adoption & compliance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelors’ degree in Engineering, Finance & Economics or business related field required
• 10+ years of experience in Procurement required
• Supplier relationship management experience required
• Experience in negotiating and finalizing business terms and conditions for supplier contracts required

GENERAL & TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Project and Program Management
• Strategic and Fact-based negotiation approach
• Risk management
• Suppliers relationship management
• Business & Data analytics oriented to Decision Making;
• English (fluent both written and spoken)

MANAGERIAL SKILLS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Self-starter - Proactive, energetic and willing to make the difference in a teamwork spirit
• Relation Management - Strong interpersonal skills to cultivate trust and long-term partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Active Listening - advanced listening skills to accurately interpret the needs, concerns, and motivations of all parties involved.
  Amplifon is working on boosting a Winning Culture that will lead our employees towards the future, starting from the improvement of our Winning Workplace. Aligned to this goal, we offer a hybryd working policy, allowing employees to work 9 days/month remotely

• Guarantee regular reporting on HA Suppliers performances
• Supplier SoW monitoring and governance aligned to Global Strategy
• Perform standard and “ad hoc” analytics on HA Supplier performances in order to identify potential areas of improvements (values, quality or service)
• Prepare and execute strategic and tactical sourcing initiatives for HA, partnering with Sr. Director and CPSCO
• Negotiate with HA suppliers
• Negotiate with non-core suppliers (i.e. cleaning materials)
• Support HA portfolio rationalization and optimal utilization cooperating with Supply Chain and Product Development
• Manage key suppliers through best in class Supplier Relationship Management practices such as contract management, scorecards, business reviews and other tools & processes required to ensure the company’s best interests are served
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, cross-functional colleagues and suppliers
• Regarding actual or potential Issues Troubleshooting, propose or drive solutions in alignment with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Oversee internal processes flow and provide inputs for continuous improvement in terms of efficiency, accuracy and effectiveness.
• Lead the improvement initiatives in Quality, Reporting, Cost Reduction, Procedures, Supplier Audits, etc.