Cost and Materials Manager

Overview Cost and Materials Manager role at Prysmian. Based in Milan, within the Purchasing Area of the Transmission Division, reporting directly to the Cost and Materials Director. The candidate will have the following responsibilities: Be part of the bidding process with the responsibility of providing the correct raw material costs during the tender phase Participate in tender kick-off meetings and organize necessary further alignment with relevant functions to understand project details and possible implications on raw material sourcing (e.g. local content, price indexation, sustainability, preliminary vs final offer) Be in close contact with Corporate Procurement to understand market trends and expected prices for relevant materials, plus discuss topics coming from ongoing tenders Define the correct cost for each raw material in the specific tender Be Responsible for identifying and monitoring the upcoming volumes for the main raw materials. Short term to address urgent constraints, and medium/long term to ensure material availability, competitiveness and proactive risk management: Be in close contact with BU planning function to understand evolution of short, medium and long term planning and identify implications on raw materials and suppliers Be in close contact with Corporate Procurement to address topics from volume analysis Support budgeting process and specific analyses with the collection of future volumes for the main raw materials Lead projects on materials and suppliers topics with the objective of preparing the BU for future opportunities (introduction of new materials or suppliers, removal of single source, sustainability, etc.): Create a working plan and follow up to ensure targets and responsibilities are clear and timing is defined Coordinate activities of different functions contributing to the project such as R&D, Sustainability, Corporate Procurement, production plants, System Engineering Proactively propose solutions and escalate decisions to be taken at the right level Who are you? You hold a Business or Engineering background You have solid professional experience as Buyer/Commodity Manager in a structured international organization Knowledge of technical fundamentals related to materials (mechanical, chemical, electrical) You have experience in leading projects, coordinating different functions (e.g. R&D, Sustainability, plants) Familiarity with complex organizational context and excellent stakeholder management Proactive, curious, results-driven and committed to manage complexity and challenges You have excellent team-building abilities Fluent in English Willingness to travel (max 20%) Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity adds value at all levels of the organization and supports opportunities for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as part of our Social Ambition 2030, Prysmian is committed to fostering an inclusive culture where people feel respected and free to express their potential. All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DEI policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed disability or medical condition of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Visit our DEI page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments. Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please let us know. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Prysmian by 2x J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Milano, Lombardia, IT

Posted Date: 10/9/2025