Onsite Materials Manager - Manufacturing Procurement

Interactive Resources; Buena (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Interactive Resources in New Jersey seeks a Materials Manager to oversee procurement, supplier relationships, and supply chain operations for a manufacturing facility. The role ensures timely, cost-effective materials, equipment, and services to support production and plant efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing procurement, supplier negotiations, inventory management, and strategic sourcing, with preference for plastics or high-volume environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in purchasing, procurement, or materials management in manufacturing.
• Proven supplier management, contract negotiations, and cost reduction track record.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, material planning, and production needs.
• Experience managing multiple suppliers and competing operational demands.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing for raw materials, resins, packaging, MRO, and services.
• Develop strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supplier reliability.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms with suppliers.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities via strategic sourcing and bidding.
• Ensure timely procurement to support production schedules.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier negotiations

Inventory management

Strategic sourcing

Cost reduction

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Purchasing analytics

Job description

Interactive Resources in New Jersey seeks a Materials Manager to oversee procurement, supplier relationships, and supply chain operations for a manufacturing facility. The role ensures timely, cost-effective materials, equipment, and services to support production and plant efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing procurement, supplier negotiations, inventory management, and strategic sourcing, with preference for plastics or high-volume environments.