Procurement Materials Manager

Aro; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Equity in the company

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Aro Homes is seeking a Procurement Materials Manager to lead our procurement function as we scale nationwide. You will partner with cross-functional teams, optimize inventory, and build strong supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

Join a mission-driven, fast-growing team focused on sustainable, precision-engineered homes. Aro is offering an equity stake, medical benefits, and growth opportunities in a dynamic startup environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Procurement.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to take smart risks.

Responsibilities

• Develops supply chain strategies to maximize value.
• Forecast material requirements and optimize inventory to prevent stockouts/overstock.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements in procurement.
• Manage inventory levels, reordering, and schedule deliveries with suppliers.
• Build open, trusting relationships with external partners.
• Communicate procurement status and potential delays to stakeholders.
• Ensure procured materials meet project specs, quality standards, and compliance.
• Identify risks and develop contingency plans for supply disruptions.
• Collaborate with QA, inventory, design, Plant, and Site Ops teams.
• Generate procurement reports on costs, supplier performance, and inventory metrics.
• Report KPIs and drive countermeasures as needed.
• Support ERP NetSuite implementation and proper utilization.

Skills

Procurement

Analytical

Leadership

Communication

Entrepreneurial

Innovative thinking

Problem-solving

Team building

Bias for action

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Who we are:

Aro Homes is a thriving, purpose-driven company on a mission to redefine residential construction. Aro Homes was founded to create well-designed, precision-engineered homes that are beautiful, livable, and durable, while being built multiple times faster and having a positive impact on the environment.

We are a diverse and experienced group of passionate and curious designers, builders, engineers, product developers, and businesspeople who are passionate about and committed to delivering on our mission. We've demonstrated that there is a massive opportunity to reduce waste and improve sustainability while building homes in a fraction of the time it traditionally takes. We utilize a repeatable, multi-disciplinary, and product-driven approach that is unique in the industry. We are funded by world-class investors who care about transforming industries for the better, including Eric Schmidt's Innovation Endeavors. If you share the desire to leave a lasting positive impact on the world and to join a strong culture of intelligent, passionate people, then let's start a conversation.

What you will be responsible for

Aro Homes is seeking a Procurement Materials Manager who is a dynamic leader with a robust understanding of systems and procedures to support our procurement function. This role will be responsible for executing all Procurement activities at Aro Homes and building lasting, mutually beneficial partnerships with our external partners.

As part of our Procurement department, you will report to the Global Supply Chain Manager and will be responsible for executing the supply/demand planning and the accurate replenishment of mission-critical materials and services across all orgs - from procurement to customer success and everyone in between - in order to ensure seamless company-wide communication and top-notch performance as we scale nationwide.

In this important role, you will be the cross-functional partner supporting a broad range of critical business processes. You'll lead an inventory replenishment roadmap focused on making us more efficient and effective in achieving current objectives and preparing for future initiatives. A successful candidate will be highly organized, technically nimble, and obsessed with automation and the customer experience.

What You'll Do:

• Develops appropriate supply chain strategies to maximize value.

• Forecast material requirements and optimize inventory management to prevent stockouts or overstock.

• Identifies opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and value engineering in the procurement process.

• Manage inventory levels, oversee reordering processes, and coordinate material delivery schedules with suppliers to meet project requirements.

• Build an open and trusting relationship with our external partners.

• Communicate regularly with stakeholders about procurement status, potential delays, or changes in material supply.

• Ensure that all procured materials meet project specifications, quality standards, and compliance regulations.

• Identifies and mitigates risks associated with material shortages, price fluctuations, and supplier reliability. Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions in the supply chain.

• Work closely with quality control, inventory management, and design teams to address any material defects, discrepancies, or issues.

• Works cross-functionally with the Plant, Design, and Site Operations Teams on all inventory-related inquiries.

• Generate regular procurement reports on material costs, supplier performance, and inventory metrics for management review.

• Member of the operations staff, responsible for routinely reporting on department KPIs, including appropriate analysis and countermeasures as needed.

• Supports the implementation and proper utilization of the ERP system (NetSuite).

What You'll Bring:

• 3+ years' experience in Procurement

• Innovative thinker willing to take smart risks and try new approaches,

• Strong analytical capabilities,

• Entrepreneurial experience

• Thinking outside the box, non-traditional

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills,

• Able to build motivated, capable, and engaged teams,

• Bias for action.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to join an outstanding early-stage team and grow a purpose-driven company from the ground up.

• Competitive salary package.

• Medical/dental/vision benefits.

• Equity in the company.

• Flexible Time Off.

At Aro Homes, we are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a disability or special need that requires an accommodation to complete an application, please do not hesitate to let us know at [e-mail]. If you're excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.