Materials & Procurement Lead

Socket.dev; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 holidays

Paid time off (4 weeks)

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life, AD&D, disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Multiquip is seeking a strategic and proactive Materials & Procurement Lead to support Service Plus operations by developing reliable sourcing channels, strengthening supplier relationships, and ensuring material availability aligns with business priorities and customer commitments.

This role combines procurement, supplier management, inventory control, and warehouse operations to support efficient service execution and business growth.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, materials management, inventory control, or service support environments.
• Experience supporting service organizations, manufacturing operations, or technical equipment businesses is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support repair schedules and customer commitments.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships to improve pricing, lead times, and service levels.
• Evaluate supplier performance and monitor market conditions to identify cost savings and risk mitigation opportunities.
• Identify alternate suppliers and expedited sourcing options to address disruptions.
• Partner with MQ Procurement to ensure alignment with policies and broader supply chain objectives.
• Oversee inventory management, warehouse operations, and distribution to support service and manufacturing operations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Inventory control

Warehouse operations

SAP

Excel

SharePoint

OneNote

Data analysis

Education

Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

OneNote

Job description

Materials & Procurement Lead

Full-Time Exempt Onsite-Lewisville, TX

Multiquip is seeking a strategic and proactive Materials & Procurement Lead to support our Service Plus operations by developing reliable sourcing channels, strengthening supplier relationships, and ensuring material availability aligns with business priorities and customer commitments.

This role combines procurement, supplier management, inventory control, and warehouse operations to support efficient service execution and business growth. The ideal candidate will bring experience in sourcing, materials management, inventory planning, and supplier coordination, along with a continuous improvement mindset and strong operational acumen.

You will serve as a key liaison between Service Plus Operations, MQ Procurement, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to improve material readiness, reduce supply risk, enhance operational efficiency, and support exceptional customer service.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support repair schedules, customer commitments, operational priorities, and long‑term material planning.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to improve pricing, lead times, responsiveness, service levels, and material availability.
• Evaluate supplier performance and monitor market conditions, material availability, and demand trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Identify alternate suppliers, substitute materials, and expedited sourcing solutions to address supply chain disruptions.
• Partner closely with MQ Procurement to ensure alignment with procurement policies, vendor onboarding, purchase order execution, and broader supply chain objectives.

Materials Management & Inventory Control

• Ensure material availability by overseeing inventory management, warehouse operations, and distribution activities that support service and manufacturing operations.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and transaction compliance through SAP and other business systems.
• Analyze demand patterns, inventory consumption, supplier lead times, and stocking levels to improve material readiness and working capital utilization.
• Champion inventory accuracy initiatives and continuous improvement efforts that optimize warehouse performance and storage utilization.
• Maintain accurate records supporting procurement activities, inventory transactions, repair status updates, and customer inquiries.

Operational Support & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Service Managers, Service Writers, technicians, and operations teams to support material issuance, returns, warranty administration, and core recovery programs.
• Communicate material availability, shortages, and estimated delivery dates to operational stakeholders.
• Provide materials and sourcing support for other Service Plus locations as business needs require.
• Support technician productivity and customer satisfaction through proactive material planning and coordination.

What We're Looking For

Experience & Education

• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, materials management, inventory control, parts operations, warehouse operations, or service support environments preferred.
• Experience supporting service organizations, manufacturing operations, or technical equipment businesses is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of procurement, sourcing, inventory management, warehouse operations, and material flow processes.
• Experience working within SAP or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, OneNote, and related business applications.
• Ability to analyze inventory data, supplier performance, and operational metrics to drive informed decisions.

Leadership & Communication

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with vendors, customers, technicians, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Customer‑focused mindset with a positive and collaborative approach.
• Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus but not required.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in building a more strategic, scalable, and data‑driven materials and procurement function within Service Plus Operations. You'll work closely with operations leaders, suppliers, procurement professionals, and technicians to ensure material availability, improve service execution, and drive operational excellence.

Your contributions will directly impact repair cycle times, customer satisfaction, inventory performance, supplier effectiveness, and the long‑term success of the business.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Frequent standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Extended periods of standing, up to 8-10 hours per day.
• Frequent use of hands for handling, reaching, grasping, and operating equipment.
• Ability to alternate between office-based computer work and warehouse activities.
• Work performed in a non‑climate‑controlled warehouse environment with potential exposure to heat and cold.
• Occasional exposure to hydraulic fluid, diesel fuel, gasoline, cleaning agents, and other industrial materials.
• Ability to work in environments with elevated noise levels; hearing protection may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

• $80,000.00-$92,000.00/Yr
• 11 paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off — accrue up to 4 weeks per year
• Excellent Benefits Package starting the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment, including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision (including orthodontics)
• Company‑paid Life, AD&D, Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
• Flex Spending Account (FSA), accident plans, and supplemental options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• MetLife Hyatt Legal
• Employee Assistance Program

Multiquip provides competitive pay and benefits and supports our employees through our values of safety, integrity and respect. Employment is subject to pre‑employment physical, drug‑screening and background investigation. E-Verify (www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) is used to verify a candidates’ legal right to work in the U.S. Multiquip Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will received consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected class.

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