pCosmic Group is looking for a hands-on strongPurchasing Material Planning Manager /strong to structure and develop the Purchasing function.
/ppThe role combines two complementary areas: /pulliProcurement, sourcing and supplier management.
/liliMaterial planning, MRP and inventory management.
/liliPurchasing team leadership and development.
/liliSupport to Production, Lean transformation and ERP/MES implementation.
/li /ulpbr / /ppstrongKey Responsibilities /strong /ppstrongPurchasing Operations and Team Management /strong /pulliLead, organise and develop a team of buyers with different experience levels.
/liliStandardise purchasing processes, responsibilities and escalation rules.
/liliWork directly with the ERP, purchase orders, shortages and supplier commitments.
/liliIntroduce operational KPIs and continuous improvement practices.
/li /ulpstrongBOM and Material Planning /strong /pulliImplement an early BOM review process to identify supply risks.
/liliManage shortages, long lead-time, obsolete and single-source components.
/liliReview MRP parameters, safety stocks, reorder points and purchasing lead times.
/liliIntroduce kanban, min/max and automatic replenishment where appropriate.
/li /ulpstrongSupplier Management /strong /pulliSource, qualify and develop national and international suppliers.
/liliNegotiate prices, lead times, MOQ, payment terms and framework agreements.
/liliIntroduce supplier segmentation, scorecards and performance reviews.
/liliRationalise the supplier base while protecting supply continuity.
/li /ulpstrongLean, ERP and International Development /strong /pulliSupport Lean initiatives related to material flow and line replenishment.
/liliRepresent Purchasing in the implementation of the new ERP and MES.
/liliImprove supplier and material master data, workflows, reports and alerts.
/liliProgressively coordinate purchasing activities across international subsidiaries.




/li /ulpstrongCandidate Profile /strong /pulliAt least 5-7 years of experience in Purchasing, Material Planning or Supply Chain within a manufacturing company.
/liliDirect experience with ERP/MRP systems, complex BOMs, inventory and shortage management.
/liliExperience leading or developing buyers, planners or supply-chain professionals.
/liliGood English and ability to work with suppliers and international teams.
/li /ulpstrongPreferred Experience /strong /pulliElectronics, semiconductors, automation, mechatronics, EMS or industrial equipment.
/liliHigh-mix/low-volume, make-to-order or engineer-to-order manufacturing.
/liliElectronic component sourcing, including authorised distributors, obsolescence and supply risk.
/liliLean Manufacturing, kanban, ERP/MES projects or relevant professional certifications.
/li /ulpbr / /ppstrongPersonal Qualities /strong /pulliStrong hands-on and operational approach.
/liliAbility to combine strategic thinking with attention to detail.
/liliPragmatic leadership and strong people-development skills.
/liliAnalytical, structured and results-oriented mindset.
/li /ulpbr / /ppstrongKey Objectives /strong /ppDuring the first 12 months, the successful candidate will be expected to: /pulliStandardise Purchasing processes and develop the team.
/liliImprove BOM coverage and reduce shortages and emergency purchases.
/liliImplement structured inventory and supplier-management policies.
/liliSupport the company's Lean transformation and ERP/MES programme.
/li /ulpbr / /ppstrongWhat We Offer /strong /pulliA key role in the transformation of the Purchasing and Supply Chain organisation.
/liliDirect exposure to senior management and strategic company projects.
/liliAn international and technically advanced working environment.
/liliCompensation and professional-development opportunities aligned with experience.
/liliAttractive and competitive remuneration /li /ulpbr / /p

📌 Purchasing & Material Planning Manager (Lazio)
🏢 Cosmic Group
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