Materials Manager

Materials Manager Job Description

We are seeking a Materials Management Organization Manager to lead a team responsible

for acquiring and managing the physical resources and services needed to support a

growing manufacturing business. Responsibilities include sourcing equipment, goods and

services, and bringing those items to the production floor. The successful candidate will be

able to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of existing

vendors, as well as search for reliable new suppliers with improved costing structure.

The responsibility for purchased items will also include oversight of receiving, inventory

stocking, kitting, and delivery to the shop floor. The successful candidate must also be able

to interact with the ERP system and the accounting department to ensure all materials-

related transactions and inventory levels are correct, documented, and audited.

Responsibilities

 Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies

 Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness

 Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal procurement terms

 Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation

 Perform procurement cost analysis including support of make/buy decisions

 Assess, manage and mitigate procurement and stocking risks

 Seek and partner with reliable, cost effective and on-time vendors and suppliers

 Ensure quantity and timing of component deliveries

 Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand

 Track and follow up on procurements to ensure promised delivery dates are maintained

 Manage receiving, inventory and kitting operations

 Eliminate production parts shortages and issuing errors

 Ensure accuracy of inventory counts in the ERP system

 Manage buyers and inventory specialists

 Write and execute Purchase Orders as needed

 Follow historical and competitive vendor costs to obtain the best pricing

Position Requirements

 Proven working experience as purchasing manager, agent or officer

 Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management

 A knack for negotiation and networking

 Working experience of vendor management software

 Ability to gather and analyze data in relation to cost, quality and delivery

 Solid judgement along with decision making skills

 Strong leadership capabilities

 Strong Computer Skills

 Familiarity and/or experience with ERP systems as a management tool

 Excellent verbal and written communication skills

 Enthusiasm for working in a diverse, demanding, and exciting technology environment

 Strong work ethic and team player attributes

 BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration, or

equivalent

Skills Required

 Organization

 Good relationship building

 Knowledge of company strategies

 Constant updating

 Ethics

Specific Functions of the Materials Management Organization Manager

Shall Include

 Identifying reliable suppliers who provide quality workmanship, on-time delivery, and

adherence to specifications

 Price negotiations and documentation

 Comparison and documentation of delivery terms

 Establishing order quantities and maintaining minimum part stocks

 Writing requests for bids and awarding supply contracts

 Supply chain management to include new supplier development

 Accurate inventory control and management

 Maintain kitting oversight for accuracy and timely floor deliveries

 Mastery of the ERP System

Benefits

 Generous Vacation Package

 Medical insurance

 Life insurance

 Flexible benefit plan

 Pension/profit sharing plan, 401(k)

 Relocation allowance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $100,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you previously led a team responsible for sourcing equipment, goods, and services? How did you ensure efficient operations?
• Can you provide an example of a successful negotiation with a vendor that resulted in optimal procurement terms?
• Are you authorized to work independently without any sponsorship

Experience:

• Managing materials for a manufacturing business?: 10 years (Required)
• purchasing management: 10 years (Required)
• sourcing and vendor management: 10 years (Required)
• vendor management software: 10 years (Required)
• ERP systems as a management tool: 10 years (Required)
• ethic and team player: 10 years (Required)
• Materials management: 10 years (Required)

Location:

• Butte, MT 59701 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Butte, MT 59701 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Butte, MT 59701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000