Material Manager

D.H. Pace Company, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Health Savings Account (HSA) and FSA

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance and disability

Employee discounts

Job summary

DH Pace Company, Inc. in Denver, CO is seeking a Material Manager to oversee the material management program for the local market, including procurement, inventory control, and cost management.

The role emphasizes negotiating with suppliers, coordinating with vendors, managing warehouse operations, and developing staff for advancement while ensuring compliance with hiring and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or 5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong communication with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ability to work under varying levels of workplace stress and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the materials program for assigned markets.
• Develop and implement strategic procurement and vendor management.
• Oversee inventory and cycle counts across warehouses.
• Manage warehouse operations, stock levels, and efficiency improvements.
• Lead contract negotiations and supplier performance management.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Adaptability to stress

Overtime availability

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Warehousing software

Material management systems

Job description

The DH Pace Company is a family-owned and privately held business with annual sales over $1 billion through 60+ offices located across the continental United States. The Company is an industry leader in the distribution, installation, maintenance, and repair of a complete range of commercial, industrial, and residential door, docking and security products. In 2026, DH Pace is celebrating its 100 th anniversary in business.

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DH Pace Company, Inc. is seeking to hire a Material Manager in our Denver, CO location. The Material Manager will have oversight of the material management program for the assigned local market which includes the negotiation of material costs, freight costs, and all aspects of inventory control, as well as the management of other supervisory/management roles. The Material Manager will also manage overall procurement activities to ensure best cost obtained for all materials, freight, and equipment ordered and shipped.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support all aspects of the materials program for your assigned markets.
• Develop and implement division strategic procurement sourcing and management across multiple segments, participate in negotiating supplier contracts, and build strong relationships with vendors.
• Manage and analyze inventory through the entire procurement lifecycle; perform cycle counts and audits for the markets assigned.
• Oversee parts, shop, and warehouse operations within the markets implementing, maintaining stock levels, overall efficiencies, and providing feedback to improve the operational process.
• Actively lead contract negotiations and foster vendor relations to ensure company has a competitive advantage when buying based on market research. Manage vendor's performance, product quality, delivery, and cost. Recognize key vendor partners and initiate relationships and buying programs that will assure long term vendor partnerships.
• Efficiently manage, provide leadership for, and develop management staff for future advancement through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
• Determine staffing levels and ensure compliance with company hiring counseling/discipline and termination policies.
• Foster a cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximize employee morale and productivity.
• Address and resolve all employee concerns/issues in a timely manner.
• Review, evaluate, and measure employee performance against company goals and standards and establish target for improvement when necessary; recommend promotion/job change and/or compensation changes for employees under assigned responsibility on pre-determined and timely basis.
• Oversee material replenishment processes for the warehouse and satellite warehouses.
• Ability to work additional hours as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree preferred or a minimum of up to five (5) years of related experience/training required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Communicate with customer, supervisor, or other office personnel in an effective and timely manner.
• Must have average ability to be in a stationary position, move or position delf to move. Must have average ability to operate a computer, phone, and other productivity machinery.
• Must be able to work under varying degrees of workplace stress where constructive feedback from others is encouraged.
• Must have excellent conflict resolution skills and be able to diplomatically handle confrontation.
• Must be able to have average exposure or work around temperature extremes, heights, and work safety hazards including but not limited to, fumes, dust, dirt, and noise. Must be able to ascend/descend a ladder.
• Must be available and willing to work overtime, weekends, or holidays as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.
• Must be available and willing to travel to such locations and with such frequency as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.
• Possess an ability for technical software and applications; warehousing, material management, and mechanical systems.

The anticipated pay range for this position is below. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. This position may be eligible for an annual performance bonus.

Pay Range

$66,332 - $102,814 USD

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage — available your first full month
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Voluntary benefits including supplemental life and critical illness coverage
• Employee discounts for you and your immediate family
• Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews

Successful completion of employment verifications, background check, drug screen, and driving record (if applicable) required in advance of hire.

DH Pace Company, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of DH Pace Company, Inc. without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of DH Pace Company, Inc. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a