Purchasing & Material Planning Manager

Cosmic Group; Lucca; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cosmic Group is seeking a hands-on Purchasing & Material Planning Manager to structure and develop the Purchasing function within a manufacturing context. The role combines procurement, supplier management and material planning, with leadership of a buyers team and direct involvement in ERP/MES initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years in Purchasing or Supply Chain, solid ERP/MRP experience, and a proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and work with international suppliers.

Competenze

• At least 5–7 years of experience in Purchasing, Material Planning or Supply Chain within a manufacturing company.
• Direct experience with ERP/MRP systems, complex BOMs, inventory and shortage management.
• Experience leading or developing buyers, planners or supply-chain professionals.
• Good English and ability to work with suppliers and international teams.

Mansioni

• Lead, organise and develop a team of buyers with different experience levels and standardise purchasing processes.
• Implement an early BOM review process to identify supply risks and manage shortages.
• Source, qualify and develop national and international suppliers; negotiate prices, lead times and terms.
• Support Lean initiatives and the ERP/MES implementation; coordinate purchasing activities across sites.

Conoscenze

Team leadership

ERP/MRP knowledge

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Strumenti

ERP/MRP systems

BOM management tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Cosmic Group is looking for a hands-on Purchasing & Material Planning Manager to structure and develop the Purchasing function.

The role combines two complementary areas:

• Procurement, sourcing and supplier management.
• Material planning, MRP and inventory management.
• Purchasing team leadership and development.
• Support to Production, Lean transformation and ERP/MES implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing Operations and Team Management

• Lead, organise and develop a team of buyers with different experience levels.
• Standardise purchasing processes, responsibilities and escalation rules.
• Work directly with the ERP, purchase orders, shortages and supplier commitments.
• Introduce operational KPIs and continuous improvement practices.

BOM and Material Planning

• Implement an early BOM review process to identify supply risks.
• Manage shortages, long lead-time, obsolete and single-source components.
• Review MRP parameters, safety stocks, reorder points and purchasing lead times.
• Introduce kanban, min/max and automatic replenishment where appropriate.

Supplier Management

• Source, qualify and develop national and international suppliers.
• Negotiate prices, lead times, MOQ, payment terms and framework agreements.
• Introduce supplier segmentation, scorecards and performance reviews.
• Rationalise the supplier base while protecting supply continuity.

Lean, ERP and International Development

• Support Lean initiatives related to material flow and line replenishment.
• Represent Purchasing in the implementation of the new ERP and MES.
• Improve supplier and material master data, workflows, reports and alerts.
• Progressively coordinate purchasing activities across international subsidiaries.

Candidate Profile

• At least 5-7 years of experience in Purchasing, Material Planning or Supply Chain within a manufacturing company.
• Direct experience with ERP/MRP systems, complex BOMs, inventory and shortage management.
• Experience leading or developing buyers, planners or supply-chain professionals.
• Good English and ability to work with suppliers and international teams.

Preferred Experience

• Electronics, semiconductors, automation, mechatronics, EMS or industrial equipment.
• High-mix/low-volume, make-to-order or engineer-to-order manufacturing.
• Electronic component sourcing, including authorised distributors, obsolescence and supply risk.
• Lean Manufacturing, kanban, ERP/MES projects or relevant professional certifications.

Personal Qualities

• Strong hands-on and operational approach.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with attention to detail.
• Pragmatic leadership and strong people-development skills.
• Analytical, structured and results-oriented mindset.

Key Objectives

During the first 12 months, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Standardise Purchasing processes and develop the team.
• Improve BOM coverage and reduce shortages and emergency purchases.
• Implement structured inventory and supplier-management policies.
• Support the company’s Lean transformation and ERP/MES programme.

What We Offer

• A key role in the transformation of the Purchasing and Supply Chain organisation.
• Direct exposure to senior management and strategic company projects.
• An international and technically advanced working environment. xysqume
• Compensation and professional-development opportunities aligned with experience.
• Attractive and competitive remuneration