Procurement Assistant / Purchasing Assistant / Procurement Coordinator

Role Description The Director is a full-time, on-site role based in Milan, responsible for providing strategic leadership and overseeing daily operations. This position involves setting goals and priorities, managing projects and budgets, and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. The Director will engage with clients and stakeholders, lead planning and review meetings, and ensure that initiatives align with organizational objectives. Day-to-day tasks include monitoring performance metrics, resolving operational issues, mentoring team members, and implementing process improvements. The role requires consistent presence on-site to foster collaboration, maintain strong relationships, and support a culture of accountability and excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior leadership or director-level role, with responsibility for strategy, operations, and team management.
• Strong skills in project planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring, with a track record of delivering results on time and within scope.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, including stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead diverse teams, coach and develop talent, and create an inclusive, high-performance work environment.
• Ability to work on-site in Milan and collaborate effectively with local and international partners.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Italian or other languages is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with comfort handling complex, ambiguous situations.
• Experience in consulting, professional services, or managing multiple client-facing projects is highly beneficial.