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NICOLÒ PADRIN

NICOLÒ PADRIN

Purchasing Coordinator - Senior Buyer

Summary

Highly skilled and results-driven professional with 13 years experience strong background in procurement within the fresh produce industry. With a Master degree in Business Administration and extensive experience in the field of fruit and vegetable and grocery and non-food purchasing, I bring a deep understanding of market dynamics, supplier relationships, and cost optimization strategies. Throughout my career, I have successfully managed the end-to-end procurement process for major retail chains, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing of high-quality produce. My ability to negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, coupled with my keen market insight, has consistently delivered significant cost savings while maintaining product quality standards. As a proactive and strategic thinker, I excel in analyzing market trends, identifying emerging opportunities, and implementing innovative procurement strategies to drive business growth. My track record of streamlining procurement workflows, optimizing inventory levels, and fostering collaborative partnerships with suppliers demonstrates my commitment to operational excellence and bottom-line results. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to contribute to the success of a forward-thinking organization in the retail industry. With a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and lead cross-functional teams, I am confident in my capacity to make a substantial impact as a valuable asset to your company's procurement team.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Senior Buyer and Category Manager Coordinator

Penny Market - Rewe Group
12.2016 - Current
  • Projects and processes coordinator of the department
  • Leading a team of 3 direct reports (Buyers) and 2 assistants in the office and more than 20 quality managers in 7 warehouses
  • National and international purchasing
  • Planning and managing promotional plan
  • Defining price positioning
  • Category Management: defining product assortments and on-shelves layout
  • Achieving company objectives for sales and profit performance
  • Analyzing of key market performance indicators
  • Negotiating of contracts
  • Developing private label
  • Defining and planning in-store advertising
  • Analyzing competitors' performance
  • Team working and Team leading
  • Work effectively with cross-functional teams that includes sales, logistic, supply chain, retail operations, finance and marketing

Buyer and Category Manager of Groceries and Frozen

Tigros S.p.a - Agorà Network
11.2014 - 11.2016
  • Groceries: olive oils, seed oils, canned foods, pasta, rice, flour, ethnic foods, seasonings, sauces, bread, organic, whole wheat and gluten-free products, ready meals, dietary and sport food supplements, baby foods
  • Frozen Foods: meat, pizza, frozen ready meals, bread, fish, sweets, vegetables, potatoes and ice-creams

Buyer and Category Manager

Esselunga S.p.a
06.2011 - 10.2014
  • July 2013 - October 2014: Buyer and Category Manager of olive oils, seed oils, pasta, rice, flour, pulses, organic and gluten-free products
  • June 2013: Junior Buyer and Category Manager of baby care (including diapers), femcare, wet wipes, shaving products, para pharmaceuticals and healthcare, hand & foot care products

Education

MBA -

MIP Politecnico di Milano School of Business

Elective Course - Entrepreneurship

MIP Politecnico di Milano School of Business

Two-year Master's Degree - International Trade

University of Milan

Bachelor Degree - International Sciences

University of Milan

Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure & Time management

Certification

06/01/18, GS1, Milano, GS1 Category Management Certificate

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 09/21/86
  • Driving License: B


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Timeline

Senior Buyer and Category Manager Coordinator

Penny Market - Rewe Group
12.2016 - Current

Buyer and Category Manager of Groceries and Frozen

Tigros S.p.a - Agorà Network
11.2014 - 11.2016

Buyer and Category Manager

Esselunga S.p.a
06.2011 - 10.2014

Elective Course - Entrepreneurship

MIP Politecnico di Milano School of Business

Two-year Master's Degree - International Trade

University of Milan

Bachelor Degree - International Sciences

University of Milan

MBA -

MIP Politecnico di Milano School of Business
NICOLÒ PADRINPurchasing Coordinator - Senior Buyer