Raw Materials Buyer

Montura; Roma; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading textile company in Rome is seeking a Raw Materials Buyer to manage the procurement of textile raw materials. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of purchasing experience in the textile or fashion industries and strong negotiation skills. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and a proactive approach to procurement. Apply now to join a passionate team committed to quality and sustainability.

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing or procurement roles within structured textile or fashion companies.
• Solid understanding of textile raw materials, production processes, and quality standards.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional languages will be considered an asset.

Mansioni

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities for fabrics.
• Partner with production teams to align purchasing plans with material requirements.
• Negotiate prices and contracts with suppliers.

Conoscenze

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Formazione

Degree in Economics, Engineering, or equivalent

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Who We are

Montura's mission is to manufacture the most long-lasting, inspiring, and technical outerwear for conscious people, seeking new challenging roads to travel.

Searching for a new way is the Montura spirit.

That is the dimension Montura exists in new routes to open up, new paths to shape, and new roads to go down. A vision to fulfill.

Why should you believe in us?

We live close to the mountains, and our community is composed of mountain rescue workers and athletes committed to various disciplines : ski mountaineers, climbers, mountain bikers, trail runners, and sailors. They're our traveling companions, those who accompany us on our adventures, our undertakings. This is why we can recognize the needs and tune into the aspirations of men and women for whom the mountains and outdoor activities are a way of life. It is through their eyes that we're able to explore uncharted territory and bring ideas into sharper focus.

The Role in Summary

The Raw Materials Buyer is responsible for managing the procurement of textile raw materials, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and timely availability in line with production requirements.

The role operates within a dynamic environment, supporting the company's sourcing strategy and contributing to operational excellence across the supply chain.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities for fabrics, from supplier selection to order execution.
• Partner with production and planning teams to align purchasing plans with material requirements and production schedules.
• Conduct market scouting and supplier benchmarking to identify new sourcing opportunities and ensure competitiveness.
• Negotiate prices, contracts, and delivery terms with suppliers, ensuring compliance with company policies and quality standards.
• Monitor supplier performance (lead times, quality, service level) and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and update supplier master data, contracts, and purchase orders within the ERP system
• Collaborate with logistics and quality teams to ensure smooth material flow and timely deliveries.
• Contribute to cost analysis, budgeting, and reporting activities related to raw material procurement.
• Support key project of company ERP system replacement and contribute to the definition of new operating procedures.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Economics, Engineering, or equivalent culture / experience.
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing or procurement roles within structured textile or fashion companies.
• Solid understanding of textile raw materials, production processes, and quality standards.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills. Propensity for analysis and processes digitalization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (knowledge of Stealth or similar is a plus).
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in additional languages will be considered an asset.
• Results-oriented, proactive, aptitude for managerial growth, leadership potential and able to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Sounds interesting?

Apply now!