About Barilla

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 20 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

Job description

Barilla America, Inc. wants to recruit a Procurement Specialist - within the Americas Supply Chain team and reporting into the Procurement Service Center (PSC) team globally. The individual will report to the PSC International Coordinator.

This is a hybrid role based out of Northbrook, IL.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for performing all procurement activities related to PO and contracts creation and follow-up activities: support internal stakeholders in any emergency issues related to PR, perform PR to PO conversion, perform PO follow-up activities, and create and modify contracts as per buyer’s request.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support users in requisitioning Purchase and eventually addressing them to Procurement Help Desk Service for dedicated training
• Manage PRs to create PO documents, according to SRM Process of Governance
• Iinterface with the Budget Holder to approve POs and send it to the Supplier, activating adequate electronic signature accordingly to power of attorney for that specific PO/Contract
• Manage PO and contracts-related processes in case of a paper-based supplier
• Update / Change / Delete PO and contracts if requested
• Verify PO and contracts Status with Suppliers and solicit in case of delay
• Create and maintain contracts in SAP for buyer requests, both as SAP Pricelist and Dummy Contracts
• Create and manage Catalog Contract as per buyer’s request through Jaggaer Platform
• Be a responsive decision-maker to immediately solve any emerging issues related to PO and contract creation
• Have good communication skills (networking) to maintain relationships with Requestor, Supplier, Budget Holder (if needed), Buyer, and corresponding reference contact of EASSC Team
• Have good knowledge of SAP / JAGGAER systems to perform defined activities
• Archive paper-based PO and contract documents

Desired Skills and Background:

• Bachelor’s Degree (concentration in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Finance preferred)
• 1 years of experience in Purchasing/Procurement or Supply Chain-related field
• SAP (or ERP system) experience preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio). High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and problem solving
• Able to prioritize tasks and have good time management skills when faced with multiple tasks at once
• Adaptable and can work in a fast-paced environment
• Detailed, organized, and self-driven
• Excellent communicator, persuasive, and demonstrated skills in collaboration

As of the date of this posting, the estimated pay range for this role is $58,000 -$62,000, plus eligibility to participate in the annual discretionary bonus plan. The actual pay for the position will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to job-related experience, skills, education, location, and internal equity. This range may be subject to change over time.

Barilla strives to provide you and your family with a wide range of benefit options to support your overall health and financial well-being needs. This position qualifies for benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(K) plan with company match, life and disability plans, and an employee assistance program.

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.