European Pizza Group (E.P.G.) is a Joint Venture between the biggest Food company worldwide, Nestlé, and Equity Fund PAI partners. The JV was created in September 2023 with the objective to provide the best environment to develop the frozen Pizza business, creating a fully focused, stand-alone, agile and resource backed player to succeed in this competitive arena. EPG is present in Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Benelux and Austria with two leading brands:  Wagner and Buitoni.

Position Snapshot

• EPG Italy, Benevento Factory
• Permanent contract
• A previous experience (3/5 years) in a similar role
• Experience in Procurement is must, experience in international purchasing will be a plus
• Negotiation and Analytical skills
• Proficient knowledge of Italian and English language is a must

Job Responsibilities

• You are responsible for support of direct purchasing in our plant in Benevento, creating purchasing strategies for the assigned portfolio and implementing them in the business
• You are responsible for successful negotiations and the smooth implementation of projects in the plant                                 
• You ensure the supply of our plants through regular, intensive supplier management, selecting suitable suppliers. Successfully negotiating contracts are part of your remit
• You are responsible for the implementation of cost-saving projects, taking into account total cost of ownership, innovation/renovation and risk minimization
• You are responsible for regular dialogue and competent communication with stakeholders on negotiations and market developments

What will make you successful

• Extensive and sound professional experience in an industrial company
• Knowledge and experience in project management and the successful implementation of projects
• Good knowledge of MS Office, MS Dynamics & SAP
• Work in a responsible, structured and results-orientated manner
• You are outgoing, able to communicate and deal with conflicts and enjoy working in a team 
• You are used to tackling tasks independently and solving them successfully