p pCosmic Group is looking for a hands-on bPurchasing Material Planning Manager /b to structure and develop the Purchasing function.
/p pThe role combines two complementary areas: /p ul liProcurement, sourcing and supplier management.
/li liMaterial planning, MRP and inventory management.
/li liPurchasing team leadership and development.
/li liSupport to Production, Lean transformation and ERP/MES implementation.
/li /ul h3Key Responsibilities /h3 h3Purchasing Operations and Team Management /h3 ul liLead, organise and develop a team of buyers with different experience levels.
/li liStandardise purchasing processes, responsibilities and escalation rules.
/li liWork directly with the ERP, purchase orders, shortages and supplier commitments.
/li liIntroduce operational KPIs and continuous improvement practices.
/li /ul h3BOM and Material Planning /h3 ul liImplement an early BOM review process to identify supply risks.
/li liManage shortages, long lead-time, obsolete and single-source components.
/li liReview MRP parameters, safety stocks, reorder points and purchasing lead times.
/li liIntroduce kanban, min/max and automatic replenishment where appropriate.
/li liSource, qualify and develop national and international suppliers.
/li liNegotiate prices, lead times, MOQ, payment terms and framework agreements.
/li liIntroduce supplier segmentation, scorecards and performance reviews.
/li liRationalise the supplier base while protecting supply continuity.
/li /ul h3Lean, ERP and International Development /h3 ul liSupport Lean initiatives related to material flow and line replenishment.
/li liRepresent Purchasing in the implementation of the new ERP and MES.
/li liImprove supplier and material master data, workflows, reports and alerts.
/li liProgressively coordinate purchasing activities across international subsidiaries.




/li /ul h3Candidate Profile /h3 ul liAt least 5-7 years of experience in Purchasing, Material Planning or Supply Chain within a manufacturing company.
/li liDirect experience with ERP/MRP systems, complex BOMs, inventory and shortage management.
/li liExperience leading or developing buyers, planners or supply-chain professionals.
/li liGood English and ability to work with suppliers and international teams.
/li /ul h3Preferred Experience /h3 ul liElectronics, semiconductors, automation, mechatronics, EMS or industrial equipment.
/li liHigh-mix/low-volume, make-to-order or engineer-to-order manufacturing.
/li liElectronic component sourcing, including authorised distributors, obsolescence and supply risk.
/li liLean Manufacturing, kanban, ERP/MES projects or relevant professional certifications.
/li /ul h3Personal Qualities /h3 ul liStrong hands-on and operational approach.
/li liAbility to combine strategic thinking with attention to detail.
/li liPragmatic leadership and strong people-development skills.
/li liAnalytical, structured and results-oriented mindset.
/li /ul h3Key Objectives /h3 pDuring the first 12 months, the successful candidate will be expected to: /p ul liStandardise Purchasing processes and develop the team.
/li liImprove BOM coverage and reduce shortages and emergency purchases.
/li liImplement structured inventory and supplier-management policies.
/li liSupport the company's Lean transformation and ERP/MES programme.
/li /ul h3What We Offer /h3 ul liA key role in the transformation of the Purchasing and Supply Chain organisation.
/li liDirect exposure to senior management and strategic company projects.
/li liAn international and technically advanced working environment.
/li liCompensation and professional-development opportunities aligned with experience.
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📌 Purchasing & Material Planning Manager (Altopascio)
🏢 Cosmic Group
📍 Altopascio