Materials Manager

SUPPLY CHAIN / MATERIALS MANAGER JOB SUMMARY

Direct and oversee procurement and materials operations to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components, superior quality, competitive pricing, and uninterrupted production support.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures for purchasing, MRO, VMI, capital requests, and materials management.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate Materials Buyers; establish goals and measure performance.
• Plan and direct systems to meet or exceed production and customer requirements.
• Review and approve requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, and claims for policy compliance.
• Analyze market conditions, material availability, and cost trends; prepare market analyses to support sourcing decisions.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies, including supplier selection, RFQs/RFPs, negotiations, and contract management to ensure continuity of supply.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, and terms; drive supplier performance improvements in quality, cost, and delivery.
• Conduct vendor audits and manage approved supplier qualifications.
• Manage inventory to optimize availability and minimize excess/obsolete stock, including cycle counts, E&O review, and inventory turn improvement.
• Oversee and improve ERP/IQMS systems to ensure accurate purchasing data, inventory integrity, and material flow.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through value analysis, alternate sourcing, and strategic supplier partnerships.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure contract and production requirements are met.
• Manage surplus material disposition.
• Support General Manager and leadership team in achieving company objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience (3–5+ years related experience).
• 3+ years supervisory experience.
• Automotive experience with OEM systems knowledge.
• Strong background in plastic materials and processing.
• Proficient in spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Inventory management and logistics experience preferred.
• Injection mold design knowledge preferred.

• Ability to interpret business, technical, and regulatory documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities, including mathematical and statistical application.
• Ability to manage complex variables and interpret written, oral, and diagram-based instructions.