IT Manufacturing & Purchasing Associate Manager

About the role

Barilla is looking for an IT Manufacturing & Purchasing Associate Manager to design solutions and manage project execution within its Manufacturing, Purchasing and Product Data unit. The role is based at the headquarters in Parma and reports to the Associate Director.

Key responsibilities

• Define and maintain project plans, allocate internal and external resources, and monitor progress against schedules.
• Ensure solution quality, adherence to IT governance, and compliance with security‑by‑design guidelines.
• Maintain effective relationships with process owners, key users and business stakeholders, delivering required documentation and updates.
• Support application maintenance hand‑over, mentor teams on methodology, and manage project economics.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
• 3+ years experience in system integration consulting or multinational IT departments, with solution design and project management.
• Strong relational and leadership skills, high energy, proactive problem‑solving attitude.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of SAP ERP; expertise in SAP S/4HANA, procurement and manufacturing is a plus.
• Familiarity with MES systems, IIOT platforms, and vendor management platforms such as SAP Ariba or Jagger.
• Project management capabilities for coordinating cross‑functional, international teams.