Materials Planning/Procurement Manager

Scientific Search; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Strong benefits

Participation in company-wide bonus plan

Job summary

A global leader in detection technologies is seeking a Materials Planning/Procurement Manager in Aberdeen, Maryland. In this pivotal role, you will lead procurement execution and materials planning strategy to ensure supply continuity and optimize inventory. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-value, low-volume manufacturing and demonstrate strong leadership in a team setting. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and an opportunity to participate in a company-wide bonus plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-value, low-volume manufacturing with diverse SKUs.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and influence cross-functional teams.
• Ability to pass security vetting (US Citizen preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement professionals managing MRP execution and order fulfillment.
• Ensure communication with suppliers and track deliveries accurately.
• Drive improvements in supplier performance and resolve quality issues.
• Implement and optimize inventory strategies and processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Procurement execution

Inventory management

SAP expertise

Advanced Excel skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Materials Planning/Procurement Manager / Supply Chain Manager – Location: Aberdeen, Maryland

A dynamic global leader in detection and screening technologies is expanding and seeking a Materials Planning/Procurement Manager to lead procurement execution and materials planning strategy. This role is pivotal in ensuring supply continuity for production while optimizing inventory and driving cost savings in a fast-paced, high-value manufacturing environment.

Why You Should Apply

• Lead and develop a team focused on MRP execution, tactical procurement, and inventory management
• Influence cross-functional operations and support strategic sourcing initiatives
• Work in a high-impact, high-value, low-volume environment with diverse SKUs
• Competitive salary package + strong benefits + participation in company-wide bonus plan

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead a team of procurement professionals managing MRP execution and order fulfillment
• Ensure timely purchase order execution, supplier communications, and delivery tracking
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP planning parameters and master data (SAP preferred)
• Align procurement activities with production schedules and project timelines
• Drive supplier performance improvement and resolve delivery/quality issues
• Implement inventory optimization strategies and continuous process improvements
• Support compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements

About You

• Be able to do the job as described.
• Experience in high-value, low-volume manufacturing with many SKUs
• Strong SAP/MRP system expertise and advanced Excel skills
• Ability to pass security vetting (US Citizen preferred)
• Strong leadership with proven ability to motivate and influence across teams

How To Apply

We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to [e-mail] and tell me why you’re interested. Or, feel free to email your resume. Please include Job#19690.