Marchesi 1824 Procurement Specialist, Food & Beverage
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Wines, Spirits & Gastronomy
- Posted
- May 26, 2026
About Marchesi 1824
Marchesi 1824 is a distinguished Milanese maison celebrated for artisanal patisserie, fine foods and refined gastronomy. The brand combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary retail and wholesale operations, serving discerning local and international clientele from boutique locations and specialty production facilities.
Marchesi 1824 in Milan seeks a Procurement Specialist, Food & Beverage to manage ingredient sourcing, supplier negotiation and procurement operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end procurement for food and beverage raw materials and packaging, ensuring continuity of supply for retail and production channels.
- Source, evaluate and qualify suppliers — negotiate commercial terms, lead times, quality specifications and service-level agreements.
- Develop and maintain accurate cost models, track purchasing KPIs and deliver margin optimisation initiatives in close collaboration with finance and product development.
- Coordinate purchase orders, deliveries and inventory replenishment with production planning and logistics to minimise stockouts and waste.
- Ensure supplier compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements; collaborate with quality assurance on specifications, sampling and corrective actions.
- Support new product introductions by sourcing prototypes, managing supplier trials and securing commercial supply arrangements.
- Maintain and continuously improve procurement processes and documentation within the ERP/Procurement platform.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in food & beverage, artisan food production or luxury hospitality.
- Proven track record negotiating with ingredient and packaging suppliers and managing supplier performance.
- Familiarity with food safety standards and regulatory frameworks relevant to ingredients (e.g., HACCP principles).
- Strong analytical capability with experience building cost models and tracking procurement KPIs.
- Fluency in Italian and professional working proficiency in English is strongly preferred.
Skills
Experience
Mid-level procurement experience in food & beverage or related artisanal manufacturing, with demonstrated responsibility for supplier selection, contract negotiation and operational execution across purchasing and supply continuity.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Food Science, Business Administration or a related discipline; professional certifications in procurement or supply-chain are advantageous.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Culture
Marchesi 1824 emphasises craftsmanship, exacting quality standards and a deep respect for culinary heritage. The workplace blends boutique hospitality with production-driven rigor, encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration between procurement, R&D, quality and retail teams.
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