Materials Manager

The Arm Group is seeking a Materials Manager for one of our leading clients in Butte, MT

The Materials Manager will be 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 searching 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 Arm Group 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 to maintain stock for minimum products on hand and parts replacement inventory to meet client demands
• Seek and partner with reliable, cost-effective, and on-time vendors and suppliers that supply defect-free components.
• 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 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 possible to guard against price gouging.

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 judgment 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 Manager Shall Include:

• Identifying reliable suppliers who provide quality workmanship, on-time delivery, adherence to print, and the ability to expedite deliveries as required
• 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 ERP System

Benefits:

• Generous Vacation Package
• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible benefit plan
• Pension/profit-sharing plan, 401(k)
• Relocation allowance

Disclaimer:

ARM GROUP is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants participating in all aspects of the selection process.

By applying for this job, you consent to allow representatives of ARM GROUP LLC to contact you regarding your candidacy. This may include communication via email, phone, text, or other means deemed appropriate by ARM GROUP LLC. Rest assured, your information will be handled confidentially and used solely for recruitment purposes.

It’s important to note that ARM Group LLC does not interfere in the decision-making process regarding your selection or rejection. The ultimate decision to hire or reject your candidacy lies solely with the client organization, with whom we have an agreement to source candidates for their consideration

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All applicants must submit to background check and drug screening.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please be aware that this position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Procurement: 8 years (Required)
• Purchasing: 7 years (Required)
• Vendor management: 8 years (Required)
• Warehouse management: 8 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Butte, MT 59701 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000