Purchasing & Material Planning Manager
Pubblicato il 10-09-2026 - Cosmic Group in Altopascio
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