Purchase Manager Italy

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King of Reach by B&S is looking for a Purchase Manager Italy to lead sourcing for Italy within an international food and beverage distribution context. You will negotiate with Italian suppliers, shape the purchasing strategy, manage supplier relationships, ensure compliance with international trade and logistics, and travel regularly to Italy to strengthen partnerships while coordinating with the Italian warehouse. The role rewards a commercial mindset, 3+ years buying experience in food, fluency in Italian and English, strong Excel skills, and willingness to travel; Dutch or another language is a plus. To apply, tailor your CV with concrete Italian deals, cost savings, and measurable outcomes, and write a concise cover note linking your background to King of Reach.

Company Description

This is King of Reach by B&S

Join our King of Reach team, where innovation and impact collide in the dynamic world of food and beverage distribution! As part of the renowned B&S family, we are on a mission to make premium consumer products accessible to everyone, everywhere. We do this by improving daily life with high-quality products.

King of Reach is not just about distributing products; it's about bringing quality and taste to the farthest corners of the world. From duty-free channels to government locations and remote retail locations, our expertise ensures that the world's leading food and beverage brands reach consumers in diverse markets worldwide.

Job Description

Are you ready to make a big impact on the purchasing department of an international organization with a focus on the Italian market using your commercial mindset?

Reach your full potential as a Purchase Manager Italy

As a Purchase Manager Italy, you will join our Purchase team. Within King of Reach, the purchasing department is responsible for sourcing our products worldwide. With your experience in the food sector and knowledge of the Italian market, you will take responsibility for a specific purchasing area within Italy. You will work closely with our Italian warehouse and have a solid understanding of international trade regulations and logistics processes. You will communicate daily with suppliers in Italy and are willing to travel regularly to maintain and further develop these relationships.

What will you be doing?

• You will be responsible for selecting suppliers, conducting negotiations, and defining the purchasing strategy with a focus on Italy.
• You will maintain contact with existing suppliers and actively work on expanding your network by establishing relationships with new suppliers.
• You will manage the entire negotiation process and maintain active communication with both existing and new suppliers in Italy.
• You will communicate daily via phone and digital meetings and travel regularly to Italy to strengthen supplier relationships.
• You will apply your knowledge of international trade regulations and logistics processes, with specific attention to our Italian warehouse.

Qualifications

This is you
You have a commercial mindset, are entrepreneurial, and think outside the box. You’re eager to keep developing yourself and actively dive into your field of expertise. By asking questions and taking initiative, you will quickly grow into your role. You thrive in an international environment and have a sharp eye for market opportunities.

You:

• Have a completed commercial education at a minimum of bachelor’s level (HBO or equivalent)
• Have 3 minimum years of proven experience as a buyer (preferably in the food sector), ideally with a focus on the Italian market
• Have excellent command of both Italian and English; Dutch is a plus, and knowledge of an additional language is a bonus
• Possess knowledge of international trade regulations and logistics processes, specifically related to the Italian warehouse
• Are strong with numbers and proficient in Excel
• Ideally have international experience (for example through studying or interning abroad)
• Are willing to travel regularly to Italy to visit suppliers and strengthen relationships

Additional Information

We offer you

• A good salary in line with your experience, plus a yearly fixed Christmas bonus and a performance dependent bonus.
• 25 vacation days, with the possibility to purchase additional days.
• A travel allowance of up to 75 km on single trip travel when working at the office, or an allowance if you’re working remotely (from home).
• The flexibility to work 1 day a week from home.
• A pension scheme where 2/3rd of the pension costs are paid by us.
• The possibility to take courses related to your growth ambitions and function.
• A coaching program focused on your mental health (non-binding).
• Participation in group insurance such as disability insurance and survivor’s insurance.
• Free use of our company gym