Procurement Account Manager

Position: Procurement Account Manager m/f/d)
Location: Mantova

Procurement Account Manager Italy | Rome - Hybrid (On-site leaning) | Large Global Consumer Goods Group

This unique opportunity sits within an important arm of one of the  world’s most established and respected multinational consumer goods organisations . With operations in dozens of countries, a strong European footprint, and a reputation for developing senior talent from within, this business plays at true global scale while retaining a sharp focus on professionalism, governance, and long-term value creation.

They are now strengthening their  Procurement function in Italy , one of their most strategic and visible markets in Europe, with the appointment of a  Procurement Account Manager . This is a highly exposed role, working closely with senior commercial and operational leaders and acting as a trusted partner on major spend decisions.

This opportunity suits someone who is as comfortable  in front of senior stakeholders  as they are deep in strategy, negotiation, and supplier management.

What you’ll be responsible for:
Acting as a senior procurement partner to commercial, marketing, and operational stakeholders
Translating business priorities into clear sourcing and category strategies
Influencing decision-making across local, regional, and global teams
Leading complex negotiations and managing high-value supplier relationships
Driving value beyond cost - quality, service, innovation, risk mitigation
Overseeing contractual frameworks and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards
Supporting the deployment of global procurement initiatives within the Italian market
Contributing to process optimisation, governance, and continuous improvement
Operating confidently across indirect spend areas (e.g. commercial services, marketing, professional services, workplace solutions)

This is a  hands-on role with real autonomy , sitting within a mature but evolving procurement model.

What they’re looking for:
Experience in procurement or commercial roles within  large, complex organisations  (FMCG or similar scale retail/parallel environments preferred)
Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability - this will be assessed carefully
Proven success leading negotiations and managing strategic suppliers
Ability to operate across multiple categories and ambiguous problem sets
Solid understanding of procurement governance, contracts, and risk
Confidence working in a multinational, matrix environment
Professional presence - someone credible at senior leadership level
Fluent English and Italian

People management is not the core of this role, but  leadership maturity absolutely is .

Why this role stands out:
One of the  most strategically important European markets  for the organisation
Exposure to senior leadership at local, regional, and global level
Company: a reputation for internal mobility, state-of-the-art functionality and accelerated career progression
Clear pathway from this role into  executive-level procurement leadership
A culture that values rigour, professionalism, positivity and long-term careers
Hybrid working on paper, but best suited to someone who enjoys being present and visible

This is not a “back-office” procurement role - it’s a  business-facing, high-impact position  where visibility, judgement, and influence matter.