Cost Optimization Consultant

Who we are Valuement is an international consulting firm specializing in Profit Recovery, Audit, and Performance Improvement for large companies, particularly in the Retail and Grocery sectors. We deliver concrete, measurable solutions that boost our clients’ profitability and process efficiency.

Job description Join Valuement in Milano to drive double-digit cost savings by optimizing indirect spend and Source-to-Pay processes for leading companies. You will turn complex data into actionable strategies, run high-impact sourcing projects, and streamline purchasing workflows. This is a hands-on, results-focused role for a professional ready to deliver measurable financial impact from day one.

Your mission 1.

Spend Intelligence & Analytics Mine multi-million-euro indirect-spend data (IT, marketing, facilities, HR services, travel, etc.). Build dynamic dashboards that reveal saving opportunities and off-contract leakage. Classify suppliers & categories, set KPIs, and prepare board-ready sourcing packs. 2.

Strategic Sourcing Execution Run sourcing events and renegotiations to cut costs. Reduce supplier count and set up framework agreements or e-catalogues. 3.

Process Excellence (P2P) Map the PR-to-payment cycle, cut cycle times, and push PO compliance. Partner with Finance to slash invoice errors and automate 3-way matching. Drive e-procurement/ERP enhancements (SAP, Coupa, Ariba, Jaggaer). 4.

Stakeholder Enablement Translate business needs into procurement strategies for non-procurement colleagues. Create training material and run workshops that boost policy adoption. Present savings road-maps to C-level executives. 5.

Impact Tracking Track savings delivered, spend-under-management, supplier duplication, and compliance. Feed lessons learned into the next wave of cost-reduction initiatives.

Your Profile Experience 3–5 years in procurement, management consulting, advisory, or controlling. Proven cost-optimization or sourcing projects experience. Source-to-Pay experience. Technical Skills Microsoft Excel

(pivots, lookups, data modelling). Business-case & financial analysis creation capability. Working knowledge of ERP or e-procurement suites (SAP, Coupa, Ariba, Jaggaer, etc.). Supplier-management & RFx documentation expertise. Proficiency in English. Soft Skills Analytical, structured, and hands-on. Comfortable juggling multiple work-streams. Clear communicator with non-technical stakeholders. Results-driven mindset. Education Master degree in Economics, Engineering (management) or related fields.

What we offer A global community of more than 110 nationalities. A culture built on trust: 70 % of our key leaders started at entry level. A strong learning system with our in-house Academy and 250+ training modules. A lively workplace that meets often for after-work drinks, team-building and more. A firm commitment to CSR, especially through our WeCare Together programme. If you are an enthusiastic professional focused on high-impact work and eager to join a dynamic, fast-growing team, we’d love to hear from you!

Diversity & Inclusion Valuement is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. Therefore, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability or any other characteristic.