Material Manager

The Fay Group originated in 2008, is a full-scale real estate services company that offers mortgage servicing, property renovations, business purpose lending, insurance, and more to homeowners, investors, and clients nationwide. Fay handles a wide range of mortgage loan solutions for prospective homeowners with varying credit histories and also offers to refinance for existing mortgages.

The Fay Group is made up of separate business units offering a complete range of home ownership products and services that provide customers with solutions to navigate the challenges of home ownership while helping them build toward their long-term financial goals. We consider the people behind those mortgages and work hard to give them the best chance possible to stay in their homes.

Fay Cares!
The Fay-Constructive Foundation was established to fulfill the philanthropic mission of The Fay Group employees to serve the communities in which they live and work. Over 80% of employees across Fay, Constructive, and GenStone affiliate companies make voluntary contributions to the Foundation. Each quarter, their contributions are donated to organizations focused on improving education opportunities, combating poverty, and supporting military service members and first responders.

Come join us on our journey to serve our customers and be the leader in our industry! We are currently looking for a Material Manager to join our team.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, Constructive Renovations, this position manages the procurement, inventory, and logistics of materials used for residential interior design projects. This role ensures timely availability of quality materials, cost-effective purchasing, and efficient coordination with vendors and construction teams to meet project timelines.

Additionally, this role partners with clients, designers, contractors and suppliers to ensure materials meet design specifications and budgets while facilitating timely selections. This position develops and presents professional solutions to streamline material orders and selections and supports the estimator and sales team by coordinating finished product selections.

What will you do for Constructive Renovations:

• Develop and implement material requirement plans based on project schedules and design specifications
• Source, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships for purchasing materials, including flooring, fixtures, fabrics, lighting, cabinetry, and hardware
• Collaborate with interior designers to ensure materials align with project aesthetics and standards
• Manage the storage and inventory of materials, ensuring accuracy, minimizing waste, and maintaining adequate stock levels to avoid delays in project timelines
• Monitor material expenses to ensure they remain within the project budget
• Maintain accurate records of material orders, deliveries, inventory levels, and expenditures
• Ensure all materials are documented according to project specifications and compliance regulations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable and timely deliveries
• Partner with clients, interior designers, contractors, and project managers to ensure seamless communication and execution of material logistics
• Develop domain knowledge of Fay’s business to include an understanding of organizational objectives
• Ensure compliance with Fay’s policies, processes, and practices. Successfully complete all department and company-required training
• Model Fay’s Values, Operating Principles, ethical standards, professionalism and code of conduct
• Demonstrate behaviors that align with Fay's Values and Operating Principles

What you will bring to Constructive Renovations:

• High school diploma or GED Required, Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business or related field preferred
• 3 years’ experience in the renovation or construction industry
• 2 years’ experience in sales
• Working knowledge of construction methods, materials, HOA, and building codes
• Working knowledge of styles, trends, and color balancing within the specific market location
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Client-focused with a strong sense of aesthetics, creativity, and attention to detail
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders including clients, contractors, and vendors
• Experience in residential or commercial renovation projects is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong listening skills with the ability to facilitate meetings and effectively lead discussions
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to explain decisions and the reasons why to promote understanding and buy-in with others
• Solid decision-making abilities coupled with sound judgment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize numerous tasks and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Client-focused with strong execution skills and results orientation
• High-level of attention to detail and consistency; high quality of work product
• Flexible, open to change, ability to learn new things quickly
• Collaborative work style; team orientation with the ability to provide guidance for working groups

Equity and Inclusion are embedded into our way of working at Fay. We believe that the best ideas come from having a team that is diverse in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We strive to ensure each of our employees feels valued, respected and included and is presented with equal opportunities to be successful here at Fay. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. The Fay Group and affiliated companies participate in E-Verify. For more information go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.