Strategic Material Planning Manager — Purchasing & NPI

Ctr

Viseu

On-site

EUR 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

CTR/Hayco is seeking a Material Planning Manager to join our team in Portugal. You will execute material planning and purchasing activities to ensure timely supply, inventory control, and production support across functions.

The role involves collaborating with Planning, Customer Service, and NPI teams, supporting cost improvement initiatives, and ensuring supplier performance. Strong ERP/MRP and Excel skills are essential, with English at B2 level or higher.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations, Logistics, or a related field.
5 years of experience in Purchasing, Material Planning, Procurement, or related functions.
Team leadership or first-level management experience preferred.
Solid knowledge of purchasing, MRP/material planning, inventory management, supplier management and risk mitigation.
Experience with NPI, cost-reduction and continuous-improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily purchasing operations to ensure timely material delivery and inventory alignment.
Support risk mitigation by identifying supply issues and proposing solutions.
Collaborate with Planning, Customer Service, and NPI teams to synchronize supply and demand.
Participate in NPI, cost reduction, and improvement initiatives from a purchasing perspective.
Monitor PO status and reduce excess and obsolete materials.
Track material exposure from forecast changes and report to leadership.
Support tools and processes that enhance purchasing efficiency.
Maintain supplier communication and contribute to effective purchasing strategies.
Assist in resolving purchasing issues and cross-functional coordination.