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Cosmic Group is looking for a hands-on Purchasing & Material Planning Manager to structure and develop the Purchasing function.

The role combines two complementary areas:

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- Procurement, sourcing and supplier management.

- Material planning, MRP and inventory management.

- Purchasing team leadership and development.

- Support to Production, Lean transformation and ERP/MES implementation.

Key Responsibilities
Purchasing Operations and Team Management

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- Lead, organise and develop a team of buyers with different experience levels.

- Standardise purchasing processes, responsibilities and escalation rules.

- Work directly with the ERP, purchase orders, shortages and supplier commitments.

- Introduce operational KPIs and continuous improvement practices.

BOM and Material Planning

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- Implement an early BOM review process to identify supply risks.

- Manage shortages, long lead-time, obsolete and single-source components.

- Review MRP parameters, safety stocks, reorder points and purchasing lead times.

- Introduce kanban, min/max and automatic replenishment where appropriate.

- Source, qualify and develop national and international suppliers.

- Negotiate prices, lead times, MOQ, payment terms and framework agreements.

- Introduce supplier segmentation, scorecards and performance reviews.

- Rationalise the supplier base while protecting supply continuity.

Lean, ERP and International Development

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- Support Lean initiatives related to material flow and line replenishment.

- Represent Purchasing in the implementation of the new ERP and MES.

- Improve supplier and material master data, workflows, reports and alerts.





- Progressively coordinate purchasing activities across international subsidiaries.

Candidate Profile

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- At least 5-7 years of experience in Purchasing, Material Planning or Supply Chain within a manufacturing company.

- Direct experience with ERP/MRP systems, complex BOMs, inventory and shortage management.

- Experience leading or developing buyers, planners or supply-chain professionals.

- Good English and ability to work with suppliers and international teams.

Preferred Experience

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- Electronics, semiconductors, automation, mechatronics, EMS or industrial equipment.

- High-mix/low-volume, make-to-order or engineer-to-order manufacturing.

- Electronic component sourcing, including authorised distributors, obsolescence and supply risk.

- Lean Manufacturing, kanban, ERP/MES projects or relevant professional certifications.

Personal Qualities

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- Strong hands-on and operational approach.

- Ability to combine strategic thinking with attention to detail.

- Pragmatic leadership and strong people-development skills.

- Analytical, structured and results-oriented mindset.

Key Objectives

During the first 12 months, the successful candidate will be expected to:

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- Standardise Purchasing processes and develop the team.

- Improve BOM coverage and reduce shortages and emergency purchases.

- Implement structured inventory and supplier-management policies.

- Support the company’s Lean transformation and ERP/MES programme.

What We Offer

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- A key role in the transformation of the Purchasing and Supply Chain organisation.

- Direct exposure to senior management and strategic company projects.

- An international and technically advanced working environment. xjncmbx

- Compensation and professional-development opportunities aligned with experience.

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