Materials Manager

Kosmos; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in Colorado Springs is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee procurement activities and inventory management. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in vendor management, strong leadership capabilities, and experience with ERP systems. A BS degree in supply chain management or equivalent is required. This full-time role includes a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as purchasing manager or similar role.
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management.
• Ability to gather and analyze data in relation to cost, quality and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing equipment and services for production.
• Overseeing inventory and delivery operations.
• Managing buyers and inventory specialists.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Leadership

ERP systems

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration

Job description

Overview

Growing Manufacturing Company has a need for a Materials Manager in Butte, MT. This is a direct hire role with a full benefits package and relocation.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing equipment, goods and services and bringing those items to the production floor.
• Perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of existing vendors, as well as searching for reliable new suppliers with improved costing structure.
• Oversee receiving, inventory stocking, kitting and delivery to the shop floor.
• Ensure quantity and timing of component deliveries
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
• Track and follow up on procurements to ensure promised delivery dates are maintained
• Manage receiving, inventory and kitting operations
• Eliminate production parts shortages and issuing errors
• Ensure accuracy of inventory counts in the ERP system
• Manage buyers and inventory specialists
• Write and execute Purchase Orders as needed
• Follow historical and competitive vendor costs to obtain the best pricing possible to guard against price gouging

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as purchasing manager, agent or officer
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
• A knack for negotiation and networking
• Working experience of vendor management software
• Ability to gather and analyze data in relation to cost, quality and delivery
• Solid judgement along with decision making skills
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Strong Computer Skills
• Familiarity and/or experience with ERP systems as a management tool
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Enthusiasm for working in a diverse, demanding, and exciting technology environment
• Strong work ethic and team player attributes

Education: BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration, or equivalent