We are looking for an operational Purchaser to join our manufacturing site in Gambassi and ensure a continuous flow of raw materials for production.

This is a key role within the supply chain organization. Your main responsibility will be to ensure that production is never stopped due to lack of materials.

This is a dynamic, hands-on role requiring daily coordination with suppliers, production, planning, and logistics, as well as quick decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Purchasing raw materials and production-related materials based on operational needs.
- Daily creation and management of purchase orders in ERP system.
- Monitoring deliveries and ensuring on time, in full (OTIF) performance.
- Active communication with suppliers (order confirmations, expediting, issue resolution).
- Negotiating MOQs and lead times in alignment with Procurement.
- Managing inventory (stock levels, ageing, obsolete materials).
- Supporting product phase-in / phase-out activities.
- Solving day-to-day operational issues (delays, shortages, quality issues).
- Close cooperation with internal stakeholders (production, planning, logistics, customer service).
- Maintaining and updating planning parameters and master data in ERP.

Personality requirements and skills

Must have:





- Operational purchasing or materials planning experience.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- High level of ownership and responsibility.
- Stress resilience and ability to handle urgent situations.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Proactive, hands-on and team-oriented mindset.

Nice to have:

- Experience in packaging / printing / manufacturing industry.
- Experience with MRP / planning tools.
- Inventory management experience.

This role is ideal for someone who is:

- Prefers a practical, operational role close to production.
- Enjoys solving problems in real time.
- Reacts quickly to changes and unexpected situations.
- Understands the impact of supply chain decisions on production.
- Takes ownership and ensures production continuity.

What to expect:

- Close cooperation with production, supply chain, and sales teams.
- Dynamic environment with changing priorities.
- Occasional operational challenges requiring problem-solving.
- Opportunity to gain strong insight into manufacturing processes.

Location: Gambassi – on-site

RAL: 35.000 - 45.000 €

Disponibilità a turnazioni e reperibilità

📌 Operational Purchaser (Parma)
🏢 adapa Group
📍 Parma