Materials Manager

Csat Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CSAT Solutions seeks a Materials Manager for server repair to lead procurement, inventory planning and supplier performance across AI server repair operations. You will drive sourcing strategies, ensure component availability for SLA commitments, and collaborate with Engineering and Repair Operations to sustain production schedules.

The role requires extensive experience in electronics manufacturing quality management, strategic sourcing and supplier relations, with a focus on reducing total

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive quality management experience in electronics manufacturing or high-tech manufacturing with at least five (5) years in leadership.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) required; Six Sigma Black Belt or similar certifications preferred.
• IPC-A-610 and IPC-7711/7721 certifications required; J-STD-001 certification preferred.
• Thorough understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and compliant quality systems.
• Experience supporting repair operations involving enterprise servers, AI infrastructure, GPU systems, storage platforms, networking equipment, PCBAs, and subassemblies.
• Knowledge of quality tools: CAPA, 8D, SPC, MSA, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Mapping, Lean, Six Sigma and data analysis.
• Fluent in Mandarin or Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement and planning teams responsible for sourcing, procurement, materials planning, inventory management, logistics, and supplier performance.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies to ensure timely repair components like GPUs, CPUs, memory, storage, and other server parts.
• Lead material planning to support repair SLAs, minimizing shortages while optimizing inventory turns.
• Develop sourcing strategies including contingency sourcing and strengthen supplier relationships with distributors, OEMs, and contract manufacturers.
• Drive supplier selection, qualification, and performance management based on quality, delivery, cost and capacity.
• Negotiate pricing, master supply agreements and long-term procurement contracts to reduce total cost of ownership.
• Develop inventory planning strategies for service parts balancing responsiveness with optimization.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Repair Operations, Quality and Program Management to support schedules and commitments.
• Develop and execute reverse logistics for returns, warranty processing, and recovery to maximize asset utilization.
• Monitor semiconductor and AI infrastructure markets to anticipate shortages and identify alternative sourcing.
• Lead supplier quality improvement initiatives and corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce repair cycle times.
• Ensure compliance with import/export, environmental, and security regulations and standards.
• Develop supply chain performance metrics including on-time delivery, fill rate, inventory accuracy and cost savings.
• Travel up to 25% to supplier locations and customer sites.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Strategic sourcing

Inventory management

Vendor management

Negotiation

Quality management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Data analysis

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

CQE certification

Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent

IPC-A-610 certification

IPC-7711/7721 certification

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Visio

Project

Job description

A great place to work.

CSAT Solutions has always emphasized that outstanding people are the key to our success. We are hoping to find a qualified and innovative professional to fill the position of Materials Manager for server repair. We're looking for a creative thinker who doesn't mind sharing their ideas and implementing new strategies to benefit the business. If you are a highly motivated individual with excellent managerial skills and superior time management skills, CSAT Solutions may have a career for you. We invite you to explore the current opportunities available at CSAT Solutions.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement and planning teams responsible for strategic sourcing, procurement, materials planning, inventory management, logistics, and supplier performance supporting AI server repair operations while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies that ensure the timely availability of critical repair components, including GPUs, CPUs, memory, storage devices, networking components, power supplies, cooling assemblies, system boards, and other high-value server assemblies.
• Lead material planning activities to support customer repair service level agreements (SLAs), minimizing shortages while optimizing inventory investment and inventory turns.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies, including contingency sourcing in support of business continuity preparedness, for new suppliers while strengthening relationships with existing strategic suppliers, authorized distributors, OEMs, and contract manufacturers.
• Drive supplier selection, qualification, and performance management based on quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, technical capability, capacity, and business continuity.
• Negotiate pricing, master supply agreements, service agreements, and long-term procurement contracts that reduce total cost of ownership while ensuring continuity of supply.
• Develop inventory planning strategies for critical service parts, balancing customer responsiveness with inventory optimization and lifecycle management.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Repair Operations, Quality, and Program Management to ensure material availability supports production schedules, NPI readiness, and customer commitments.
• Develop and execute reverse logistics strategies for customer returns, warranty processing, repairable assets, and component recovery to maximize asset utilization and minimize repair costs.
• Monitor global semiconductor, electronics, and AI infrastructure supply markets to proactively identify shortages, allocation risks, end-of-life notifications, and alternative sourcing opportunities.
• Drive supplier quality improvement initiatives, corrective actions, and continuous improvement programs that improve component reliability and reduce repair cycle times.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, customs requirements, environmental regulations, customer security requirements, and applicable industry standards, including the prevention of counterfeit or unauthorized components entering the supply chain.
• Develop supply chain performance metrics including supplier on-time delivery, fill rate, inventory accuracy, inventory turns, material availability, cost savings, procurement cycle time, and supplier quality performance.
• Travel up to 25% as required to supplier locations, customer sites, and company facilities.

Education, Training and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive quality management experience within electronics manufacturing, depot repair, OEM service, or high-technology manufacturing, including at least five (5) years of leadership experience.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) required, Six Sigma Black Belt, or other similar certifications preferred
• IPC-A-610 and IPC-7711/7721 certifications required; J-STD-001 certification preferred.
• Thorough understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and experience implementing and maintaining compliant quality systems.
• Experience supporting repair operations involving enterprise servers, AI infrastructure, GPU systems, storage platforms, networking equipment, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), and electronic subassemblies strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in quality tools and methodologies, including CAPA, 8D, SPC, MSA, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Mapping, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical data analysis.
• Experience managing customer quality requirements, supplier quality programs, warranty analysis, field failure investigations, and customer audits.
• Knowledge of ESD controls, electronics manufacturing processes, component-level repair, reliability principles, and failure analysis techniques.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Power BI, Visio, and Project, with experience using statistical analysis software.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively with customers and executive leadership, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Verbal and written fluency in Mandarin or Spanish preferred

CSAT Solutions LP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status