Material Manager

Faygroup; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Material Manager, where you will oversee the procurement and logistics of materials for residential design projects. This role is pivotal in ensuring timely availability and cost-effective purchasing while collaborating with clients, designers, and contractors. You will develop material plans, manage vendor relationships, and maintain project budgets, all while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for construction and design, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in renovation/construction industry required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement, inventory, and logistics for materials.
• Collaborate with clients and designers to ensure material quality.

Skills

Construction Management

Vendor Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Business

Tools

Inventory Management Software

Project Management Tools

Job description

The Fay Group originated in 2008, is a full-scale real estate services company that offers mortgage servicing, property renovations, business purpose lending, insurance, and more to homeowners, investors, and clients nationwide. Fay handles a wide range of mortgage loan solutions for prospective homeowners with varying credit histories and also offers to refinance for existing mortgages.

The Fay Group is made up of separate business units offering a complete range of home ownership products and services that provide customers with solutions to navigate the challenges of home ownership while helping them build toward their long-term financial goals. We consider the people behind those mortgages and work hard to give them the best chance possible to stay in their homes.

Come join us on our journey to serve our customers and be the leader in our industry! We are currently looking for a Material Manager to join our team.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, Constructive Renovations, this position manages the procurement, inventory, and logistics of materials used for residential interior design projects. This role ensures timely availability of quality materials, cost-effective purchasing, and efficient coordination with vendors and construction teams to meet project timelines.

Additionally, this role partners with clients, designers, contractors, and suppliers to ensure materials meet design specifications and budgets while facilitating timely selections. This position develops and presents professional solutions to streamline material orders and selections and supports the estimator and sales team by coordinating finished product selections.

What will you do for Constructive Renovations:

• Develop and implement material requirement plans based on project schedules and design specifications.
• Source, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships for purchasing materials, including flooring, fixtures, fabrics, lighting, cabinetry, and hardware.
• Collaborate with interior designers to ensure materials align with project aesthetics and standards.
• Manage the storage and inventory of materials, ensuring accuracy, minimizing waste, and maintaining adequate stock levels to avoid delays in project timelines.
• Monitor material expenses to ensure they remain within the project budget.
• Maintain accurate records of material orders, deliveries, inventory levels, and expenditures.
• Ensure all materials are documented according to project specifications and compliance regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable and timely deliveries.
• Partner with clients, interior designers, contractors, and project managers to ensure seamless communication and execution of material logistics.
• Develop domain knowledge of Fay’s business to include an understanding of organizational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Fay’s policies, processes, and practices. Successfully complete all department and company-required training.
• Model Fay’s Values, Operating Principles, ethical standards, professionalism, and code of conduct.
• Demonstrate behaviors that align with Fay's Values and Operating Principles.

What you will bring to Constructive Renovations:

• High school diploma or GED Required, Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in the renovation or construction industry.
• 2+ years’ experience in sales.
• Working knowledge of construction methods, materials, HOA, and building codes.
• Working knowledge of styles, trends, and color balancing within the specific market location.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Client-focused with a strong sense of aesthetics, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders including clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Experience in residential or commercial renovation projects is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong listening skills with the ability to facilitate meetings and effectively lead discussions.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to explain decisions and the reasons why to promote understanding and buy-in with others.
• Solid decision-making abilities coupled with sound judgment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize numerous tasks and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Client-focused with strong execution skills and results orientation.
• High level of attention to detail and consistency; high quality of work product.
• Flexible, open to change, ability to learn new things quickly.
• Collaborative work style; team orientation with the ability to provide guidance for working groups.

Equity and Inclusion are embedded into our way of working at Fay. We believe that the best ideas come from having a team that is diverse in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We strive to ensure each of our employees feels valued, respected, and included and is presented with equal opportunities to be successful here at Fay. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. The Fay Group and affiliated companies participate in E-Verify.