Pietro Mannino

Creating - Leading - Innovating

I'm Pietro Mannino, and I've spent the past 24 years leading the way in Indirect Procurement. My journey from a beginner to the Indirect Procurement Leader for the Europe region has been an exciting and inspiring adventure, filled with growth, innovation, and leadership. I’m passionate about leading, creating, optimizing, and innovating in everything I do.

My Key Passions

Throughout my career, I've developed a deep passion for Indirect Procurement, where I strive to optimize processes, reduce costs, and build strategic partnerships that create lasting value for the business. I take pride in navigating complex procurement landscapes and delivering measurable results.

Equally important to me is Leading for Success. I believe that strong leadership is the foundation for team growth and organizational achievement. By empowering and mentoring my team, I help foster an environment where collaboration, innovation, and excellence thrive.

In addition, I have a growing interest in AI Technology. I’m fascinated by the potential of AI to transform industries, streamline operations, and drive smarter decision-making. I actively explore how emerging technologies can be leveraged to enhance procurement efficiency and support long-term strategic goals.

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hands formed together with red heart paint
Indirect Procurement, Leading for Success, and AI Technology

My 4 Key Values

I am convinced that values are like a compass that directs our actions and decisions in daily life and communication. They are essential in building trust, forming meaningful connections, and ensuring that our interactions are based on mutual respect and understanding.

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a group of people putting their hands together
Integrity

I believe in honesty and transparency in all my actions and decisions.

Continuous Growth

I am committed to learning and improving every day, both personally and professionally.

Empathy

Understanding and compassion guide my interactions, allowing me to connect with others on a meaningful level.

Loyalty

I am committed to building and maintaining strong, trustworthy relationships, valuing long-term connections.

Journey of Growth

I am convinced that values are like a compass that directs our actions and decisions in daily life and communication. They are essential in building trust, forming meaningful connections, and ensuring that our interactions are based on mutual respect and understanding.

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photography of glass wall hallway
Professional Career

Throughout my career, I’ve progressed from a novice to a leadership role in Indirect Procurement across three different industries. Each step has deepened my understanding of procurement's vital role in business success, equipping me with the skills to lead and make strategic decisions.

Education

Education is a journey of growth that has shaped my business administration, organizational management, and leadership skills. I believe in continuous learning, not just for qualifications, but for broadening perspectives and developing critical thinking.

Skills

I’m dedicated to achieving excellence by honing my skills in languages, technology, project management, leadership, and soft skills. By continuously refining my abilities, I’m well-equipped to tackle challenges and committed to ongoing personal and professional growth.

Personality

I am a cooperative, communicative leader with high social competence and a proactive, target-oriented mindset. Reliable and focused on results, I consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.

Facts & Figures

As a leader in Indirect Procurement, I’ve driven strategic initiatives that optimize costs, enhance supplier relationships, and deliver substantial value to the organization. My role has been pivotal in achieving measurable results, underscoring my expertise and commitment to excellence in procurement.

25yrs

10+

Years Leadership

Experience

€350M

Regional Spend Responsibility

3

Leading Industries

What others say about me

His strategic and long term view on the department facilitate the implementation of an overall strategy for the global indirect procurement. He has a continued drive for innovation and improvement and with consistent management of the internal stakeholders he produces great results in defining processes, improving the deprtment structurally and delivering on KPIs.
His team approceiate working with him, as he will always go the extra mile for the people around him, as well as taking the time to develop their skills. He models life long learning through his own attitude towards skill development.

Nina Bomberg - Indirect Procurement Director

★★★★★
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I know Pietro as a strong team player - he has been a "Go to person". He has a wide background and experience in Procurement as well as Strategic Sourcing activities. Moreover he was working on a EU base for Mobility and Fleet projects. He served for highly strategic EU topics as well. He has a wide background and experience and has a strong history in project management skills and proved to lead multi-national projects in EU. Due to his inclusive and empathic communication skills he easily builds strong relationships with suppliers and our key stakeholders. It was a big pleasure and honor to work with Pietro over the years while being a good partner to him and enjoying the work with him.

Thiemo Hafemeister - Head of Indirect Procurement