Operational Purchaser
Pubblicato il 01-10-2026 - jobtraffic in Italia
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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