Experienced Professional | Global Service Procurement Specialist

About the Position

Experienced Professional | Global Service Procurement Specialist

📍 Location: Milano

👀 Rank: Associate Manager

About Us

JAKALA is a company that works on data, artificial intelligence, and experience development to generate a significant and lasting impact globally.

Present in over 30 cities in 21 countries, our teams combine expertise in strategy, technology, creativity, and operations to offer personalized experiences and transformative solutions to our clients, thanks to the support of data and artificial intelligence. The Jakalers are a heterogeneous group of over 3,000 people, driven by passion, ambition, and brilliant ideas. This unique combination of talents is the distinctive factor that has inspired our purpose: Together to get there.

Creating a better world is our ultimate goal: our ambition is to generate value for all our stakeholders in a sustainable way, with particular attention to ethics, climate, and quality. In 2021, we chose to become a Benefit Corporation, demonstrating our long-term commitment and the desire to protect the principles and values that guide our actions every day.

We believe that diversity is the key to our success, and for this reason, we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where everyone can feel valued for their uniqueness. All our job opportunities are open to candidates belonging to the protected categories L.68/99.

Discover the Global Service Procurement Team

Are you an organized, precise person interested in the world of procurement? In the Global Service Procurement team at JAKALA, we manage the entire purchasing cycle, from suppliers to reporting, contributing to the efficiency and optimization of internal processes. As a Procurement Specialist, you will play a fundamental role in managing and optimizing the purchasing processes of services, at a national and global level.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Management: You will select, manage, and interact with national and international suppliers, monitoring performance and resolving any issues;
• Negotiations: You will conduct effective negotiations to obtain the best contractual and commercial conditions, aimed at achieving project objectives;
• Process and System Innovation: You will contribute to the implementation of digital and innovative solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of direct and indirect procurement processes;
• Backoffice Activities: You will manage the administrative activities related to the purchasing processes, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of internal documents.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience, preferably gained in consulting firms or multinationals;
• Knowledge of service procurement processes and familiarity with digital procurement management methodologies;
• Previous experience in using SAP and/or other ERP systems;
• Excellent knowledge of the English language (level C1);
• Good communication skills and a strong customer orientation to successfully interact with internal and external stakeholders;
• Previous experience in Project Management activities, with an attitude towards innovation and the proposal of improvement solutions;
• Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite;
• Knowledge of a second language (Spanish, German, and/or French);
• Strong quantitative, qualitative, and problem-solving analysis skills.

We Offer

• Hybrid presence with 10 days in the office per month, with the freedom to work from wherever you prefer, both in Italy and within the European Community;
• Our Total Reward system includes exclusive conventions for travel, restaurants, shopping, gym, and leisure, as well as free telemedicine and psychological support services, designed for you and your loved ones;
• Investing in our selection process means receiving authentic support: a dedicated Recruiter will accompany you with personalized feedback, career advice, and insights on your CV, regardless of the outcome of the application. No AI, just people. And, thanks to the Your Time Back initiative, we give you back the time invested in interviews with an empowerment path signed by Unobravo.

Remuneration

For this position, the expected gross annual salary is between €36,000 and €46,000. The salary proposal will be defined within this range based on experience, acquired skills, and the seniority level consistent with the role, applying objective and neutral criteria. The Commercial - Tertiary Sector Collective Labor Agreement applies.

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