Director, Materials Strategy & Global Sourcing

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

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.