Materials Manager

# Materials Manager fly Exclusive Headquarters Kinston, NC - KINSTON, NC 28504

Education Level4 Year Degree## Description
** Summary and Objective
** The Material Manager contributes to the organization’s financial and operational porformance by applying analytical, forecasting and negotiation skills to procure goods, materials and services on favorable terms while supporting operational requirements.
** Essential functions
*** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.*
* ** Proactively addresses material shortages, delays or quality issues.**
* ** Negotiate purchasing contracts; resolve order discrepancies, grievance, and invoice issue and overseeng end-to-end purchasing process**
* ** Partner with departments such as Maintenance, Customer Service, Sales, Safety, and other department on supply chain matters**
* ** Evaluating spend activities to identify opporotunities for cost reductions, efficiency, improvements, and enhanced supplier performance**
* ** Communicate regularly with management regarding the efficient flow of goods and services affecting the operations**
* ** Supervising purchasing personnel, providing direction, delegation, training, and performance management**
* ** Working closely with the Director, Supply Chain Management to ensure procurement agreements align with company goals and compliance requirements**
* ** Promote a positive organizational culture in conducting business, decision making and performance management to influence work attitudes and enhance job satisfaction**
* ** Maintain accurate and procurement data in the ERP system**
* ** Coordinate with Account Payables to ensure invoices are properly approved and paid in a timely manner.
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* Skills and Abilities:

*** Advanced Excel and financial skills
* Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy
* Highly organized and able to handle large amounts of data with strong attention to detail
* Planning and decision-making abilities
* Negotiation and collaboration skills
* The ability to analyze technical data
* Exceptional mathematical and multitasking skills
* The ability to schedule and manage people and projects
* Being a self-starter who is highly motivated with strong initiative
* Interpersonal skills with an emphasis on strong communication skills in both oral and written forms.
** Supervisory responsibilities
*** Management, direction, and supervision of assigned personnel to include determining training requirements and monitoring for completion.
** Work environment
*** Typical office and warehouse environment with frequent interruptions.
* Exposure to loud noises including but not limited to airplane machinery and jet engines.
** Physical demands
*** Ability to see and hear clearly
* Ability to read, comprehend, and speak English clearly
* Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
* Ability to regularly lift/move up to 30 pounds
** Dress Code and Uniform
*** Well-groomed appearance
* Adherence to department dress code
** Travel required
*** Some, less than 20%
** EEO statement
** fly Exclusive does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or retaliation based on prior protected EEO activity.
** Other duties
** 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.## Qualifications
** Required education and experience
*** Advanced degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration
* 3-5+ years of previous procurement experience
* Proven leadership and management background
* Working experience with vendor and inventory management software
* Proven ability to negotiate to achieve best value.
* Evidence of the ability to work collaboratively.
* Ability to make important decisions in a high pressure environment.
* Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
* Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background check, including verification of prior employment, education, criminal history, and other relevant factors to determine job suitability
** Preferred education and experience
*** 3 + years Aerospace/ Aeronautics with Part 145 or Part 135 experience
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