Purchasing Manager Business Partner

The Microtest Group

Founded in 1999 in Altopascio (Lucca, Italy), Microtest has grown from the vision of its three founding partners into a global technology partner for the semiconductor ecosystem. Over the years, the Group has expanded from its origins in Test Services to also become a provider of best-in-class Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), serving strategic and high-tech sectors including automotive, industrial, power, sensors, healthcare, defence, consumer and AI. With more than 25 years of experience in high parallelism, advanced performance, and pioneering automation, Microtest supports leading microchip designers and manufacturers worldwide in optimizing operations and reducing testing costs.

The Group has strengthened its global footprint through strategic acquisitions, including Test Inspire, Gedec, RoodMicrotec, ipTEST, and FocusedTest, consolidating its presence across Europe, the UK, the US, Malaysia and beyond. Headquartered in Italy with global support, Microtest remains committed to innovation, service, and quality, continuing to shape the future of semiconductor testing.

To build a more strategic, efficient and sustainable purchasing system, Microtest Group is looking for a:

Purchasing Manager Business Partner

Main responsibilities:

The selected professional will work closely with key business functions and will have the following responsibilities:

• review existing contracts with supplier and renegotiate if it’s possible;
• merge purchasing power across the global entities;
• ensuring compliance and optimisation of terms and conditions.;
• Devise, propose and implement cost-saving initiatives on processes and strategic supplies;
• Analysing and, if necessary, reviewing purchasing policies with the aim of improving their effectiveness, efficiency and consistency with international best practices.

Requirements:

• Degree in Economics or related disciplines;

• Several years of experience in similar roles, gained in structured and international business contexts;

• Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken;

• Strong analytical skills, consultative approach, operational autonomy and results-oriented.

What we offer:

• Consultancy contract with an initial duration of 12 months, with the possibility of extension;

• Challenging project with high impact and internal visibility;

• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in an international context;

• Remuneration commensurate with the candidate's experience and seniority.