Investments & Services Strategic Buyer

ABOUT THE GROUP From a small store in Turin to a large, internationally recognized group: we are present in 90 countries around the world, with over 5,000 employees and 30 companies, managed directly and indirectly by the Luigi Lavazza Spa parent company, which distribute and market our products and coffee machines. In addition to Lavazza, the following brands are also part of our Group: Carte Noire, Merrild, Kicking Horse, Eraclea and Whittington tea. Joining Lavazza means doing business with passion, knowing that the impact of our work goes beyond the quality of the production chain. We are a big family and are constantly looking for new talents who share our values and can enrich our team. We combine competitiveness with social and environmental responsibility as we create superior quality products available for consumption both at home and out of home, and distributed through all channels: Retail, Foodservice, Office Coffee Service (OCS), and Vending. Our strong, diversified presence enables us to offer consumers and clients perfectly suited solutions, for any occasion and time of day. JOB OVERVIEW The Strategic Buyer - Investments & Services is responsible for leading sourcing and procurement activities across key indirect spend categories including General Services, Professional Services, Knowledge-Based Services, and Technologies. This role supports Lavazza’s business objectives by developing category strategies, optimizing supplier performance, managing costs, mitigating risk, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality goods and services across the organization. The Strategic Buyer partners closely with internal stakeholders including Finance, IT, HR, Operations, Marketing, Legal, and Facilities to understand business needs, translate requirements into sourcing strategies, and execute competitive procurement processes. This role also manages supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize value while ensuring compliance with company policies and procurement standards. This position requires a strategic mindset, strong commercial acumen, analytical capability, and the ability to collaborate effectively across a global and matrixed organization. Location: West Chester, PA Work model: Hybrid Travel: Up to 25% travel may be required within the United States and internationally #LI-AH1