Strategic Buyer & Value-Stream Planner — Flexible Hours

Gunnebo Entrance Control; Trento; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company canteen

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Gunnebo Entrance Control is seeking a Buyer & Value Stream Planner to manage material planning, procurement and production scheduling. The role links Purchasing with production, balancing customer needs, capacity and inventory to support on-time manufacturing.

The candidate will collaborate with the Value Stream Planning Manager and Purchasing Manager, ensuring material availability, supplier coordination and continuous flow of goods across the value stream.

Qualifications

• Technical education background.
• Proficient in reading drawings and technical documents.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with purchasing modules in ERP.
• Experience in basic negotiation with external partners.
• Digital expertise.
• Lean manufacturing concepts a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor component availability for the assigned portfolio and identify potential material shortages and delivery risks.
• Create and manage purchase orders with suppliers in line with the production plan and MRP requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm delivery dates, expedite orders and address delays.
• Monitor and manage inventory and material movements, including inbound/outbound logistics.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Logistics and other functions to ensure smooth flow of materials.
• Support the Purchasing Manager in supplier scouting and identification of potential new suppliers.

Skills

MS Excel

ERP modules

MRP knowledge

Negotiation

Digital skills

Lean basics

Education

Technical Education

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Gunnebo Entrance Control is seeking a Buyer & Value Stream Planner to manage material planning, procurement and production scheduling. The role links Purchasing with production, balancing customer needs, capacity and inventory to support on-time manufacturing.

The candidate will collaborate with the Value Stream Planning Manager and Purchasing Manager, ensuring material availability, supplier coordination and continuous flow of goods across the value stream.