Director, Materials

Axiom; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom, located in Columbia, SC, seeks a Director of Materials to lead and transform materials flow for competitive advantage. You will guide sourcing, procurement, and inventory strategies, partnering with global teams to align policies, reduce costs, and ensure material availability for critical programs.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in supply chain, strong supplier management and negotiation skills, and ERP/MRP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive Supply Chain/Materials Management experience.
• Lean/Six Sigma or APICS certification preferred.
• Strong expertise in inventory control, planning, and work order management.
• Proven leadership experience managing high-performing supply chain teams.
• Extensive supplier management, sourcing, and negotiation experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics.

Responsibilities

• Guide and direct sourcing teams in identifying and implementing sourcing strategies and best practices.
• Plan and implement activities related to timely and cost‑effective procurement, inventory control, planning and quality control.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, material control systems to reduce costs and streamline procedures.
• Establish relationships with suppliers to ensure availability of materials and optimal inventory levels.
• Collaborate with Global Commodity management on supplier selection, risk research and capacity management.
• Coordinate with Finance on inventory carrying costs and requirements planning.
• Lead and develop personnel to ensure efficient operation of the function.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Sourcing & negotiation

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Supply chain analytics

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market‑leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission‑critical applications.

To support our extraordinary team who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Director, Materials located in Columbia, SC.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Director, Materials working closely with the management teams within the Materials segment, in charge of directing and guiding the implementation of strategies and tactical execution for efficient and cost‑effective materials flow to deliver the maximum advantage to the business (segment) and customers.

What a typical day looks like:

• Guide and direct sourcing teams in identifying, communicating and implementing sourcing strategies and supply chain management best practice.
• Plan and implement activities related to the timely and cost‑effective procurement, inventory control, planning and quality control of production materials.
• Work closely with sub-ordinates to ensure global strategies and policies are effectively developed, communicated and implemented driving best practices.
• Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures, material control systems and metrics to reduce costs, streamline procedures and implement solutions.
• Establish successful relationships with suppliers on a country, regional or global basis to ensure the availability of materials in the supply chain as scheduled and the maintenance of inventory at minimum acceptable levels.
• Work with the Global Commodity management and strategic supply chain management teams on sourcing strategies including supplier selection, risk research and capacity management.
• Coordinate with Finance on matters involving inventory carrying costs and review and plan requirements for acceptable inventory.
• Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• Regularly interact with executives and major clients which may result in influencing and/or persuading customer negotiations.
• Implement appropriate HR strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workforce.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive Supply Chain/Materials Management experience.
• Lean Supply Chain, Six Sigma, or APICS certification preferred.
• Strong expertise in inventory control, planning, and work order management.
• Proven leadership experience managing high-performing supply chain teams.
• Extensive supplier management, sourcing, and negotiation experience.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to drive results in dynamic environments.
• Experience leading continuous improvement and supply chain transformation initiatives.Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics.
• Electrical industry, power systems, or EMS manufacturing experience preferred.

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