Material Manager-Data Center

CBRE Group, Inc.; Ashburn (VA); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonuses

Résumé du poste

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks a seasoned Materials Manager to plan, source, and manage materials for datacenter projects. You will optimize inventory, drive supplier performance, and ensure timely procurement through established best practices.

The role emphasizes cost reduction, GMROI improvement, and end-to-end logistics management, including storage, receiving, inventory, and shipping for project sites.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of purchasing experience or equivalent.
• Good computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office.
• Integrated Financial System and/or ERP experience, such as Commerce Center, JD Edwards, preferred.
• CPM or advanced education in Purchasing, Logistics or Supply Chain Management is a plus.
• Relevant product knowledge.
• Prior negotiating experience helpful.
• Datacenter industry experience is helpful.
• Knowledge of Copper/Fiber Optic Testing/Cabling standards is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Analyzes BOMs to evaluate procured materials for projects.
• Creates systematic ordering processes to minimize inventory and shipping costs.
• Develops relationships with materials vendors and drives on-time delivery.
• Supports bidding by offering pricing schedules for supplies and materials.
• Manages supply-chain issues to ensure product availability.
• Documents and organizes deliveries and returns.
• Executes purchase orders and PO confirmations.
• Manages special orders and tracking from PO to delivery.

Connaissances

Purchasing

Vendor relations

Inventory planning

Negotiation

Logistics coordination

Formation

CPM or advanced education in Purchasing, Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Outils

Commerce Center

JD Edwards

Description du poste

About The Role- We are looking for a highly energetic, result oriented, passionate, and hands-on Materials Manager with a desire to join a growing team. The person should be able to support project logistics management as well as plan, direct, and coordinate the activities involved in purchasing materials, products, and services, including maintaining a just in time model to ensure the material is delivered to the datacenter site when needed. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure that the company has the proper amount of product required for the completion of respective projects. It is the incumbent’s responsibility to ensure that suppliers meet the company’s targets for quality, delivery, and total cost of acquisition. The material manager will source products and place Purchase Orders per established Purchasing Best Practices. The position is also charged with establishing the appropriate strategies to enhance product quality and reduce costs. They will hold suppliers accountable within the assigned categories based on established company goals. In addition, this position customarily and regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment when buying products for the company, evaluates and implements additions, deletions, and consolidations for products, solicits product information and promotional opportunities from suppliers and communicates this information to management. They maximize fill-rates, increases GMROI for products, and minimize replenishment costs. The position also requires the management of project logistics activities including but not limited to the storage, receiving, inventory, disposition, and shipping of materials.

What You’ll Do

• Analyzes BOMs to evaluate, research and attain all procured materials for respective projects
• Creates a systematic approach to ordering materials to minimize inventory level and shipping costs
• Creates a positive working relationship with materials vendors
• Assist with the bidding process when appropriate by offering pricing schedules of relevant supplies and materials
• Manages supply-chain issues with suppliers to ensure on-time product availability
• Documents and organizes deliveries and product returns.
• Management and execution of purchase orders
• Maintains purchase order confirmations
• Manages special orders
• Complete tracking of shipment from purchase order to delivery and manages all shipping charges
• Develops tools and procedures to improve the procurement cycle
• Provides courteous, professional service to customers
• Manage project logistics functions to serve the project needs
• Partner with organizational operations team to drive efficient logistics and material management processes

Key Performance Indicators

• Inventory Turns
• MOS - Months of Supply
• Excess & Dead Inventory - as a % of overall inventory
• Fill Rates (On Time Delivery)
• PO Confirmation Lead Times
• PO Cost Reduction

What You’ll Need

• At least 8 years of purchasing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office.
• Integrated Financial System and/or ERP Software experience, such as Commerce Center, J.D. Edwards, etc. is preferred.
• CPM or advanced education in Purchasing, Logistics or Supply Chain Management is a plus
• Relevant product knowledge
• Prior negotiating experience helpful
• Previous experience in the datacenter industry is helpful
• Knowledge and experience working with Copper/Fiber Optic Testing/Cabling Standards a plus

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses may be available on select positions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experience.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The starting pay for the Material Manger position is $80,000 annually to $100,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).