Purchasing / Materials Manager

Jobot; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) matching program

Paid time off and holiday pay

Job summary

Jobot seeks an experienced Purchasing / Materials Manager in Pottstown, PA to lead procurement and material management for fabrication operations. You will source raw materials, manage vendor relationships, and optimize inventory to support production deadlines.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing procurement, strong negotiation skills, ERP/MRP experience, and Excel proficiency. A Bachelor’s in Business or Supply Chain is preferred but not required with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or materials management experience in manufacturing or metal fabrication.
• Strong knowledge of steel, metals, and manufacturing supply chains.
• Experience purchasing steel coil, sheet metal, tubing, hardware, or similar materials.
• Strong supplier negotiation and vendor management experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP purchasing and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase raw materials including steel coil, sheet metal, structural tubing, hardware, and other fabrication materials.
• Develop and maintain relationships with metals suppliers, distributors, and service centers; negotiate pricing and delivery terms.
• Forecast material needs with production; maintain inventory levels and prevent shortages.
• Create, track, and reconcile purchase orders using ERP/MRP systems.
• Coordinate with Quality to review material certifications and resolve issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Purchasing / Materials Manager

$75000 - $90000 per year | Pottstown, PA | On-site | Permanent

Purchasing / Materials Manager Opportunity with Distribution Leader / $75,000-$90,000 per year depending on Experience / Room for Growth and Excellent Benefits

A bit about us:

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Purchasing Manager to lead our procurement, sourcing, and material management operations. In this role, you will be responsible for procuring raw materials (primarily steel, tube components, and specialty metals), managing vendor relationships, and optimizing inventory levels to support our fast-paced fabrication shifts. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in manufacturing procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record of controlling material costs without compromising production deadlines.

Why join us?

$65,000-$90,000 per year depending on Experience

• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching program
• Paid time off and holiday pay

Job Details

• Source and purchase raw materials including steel coil, sheet metal, structural tubing, hardware, and other materials used in fabrication and CNC operations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with metals suppliers, distributors, and service centers while negotiating pricing, contracts, lead times, and delivery terms.
• Work closely with production to forecast material needs, maintain proper inventory levels, and prevent material shortages that could impact production.
• Create, track, and reconcile purchase orders using ERP/MRP systems.
• Partner with Quality to review material certifications and quickly resolve quality issues, incorrect shipments, and supplier non-conformances.
• Monitor incoming freight and supplier deliveries to ensure materials arrive on time and production schedules remain on track.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier negotiations, purchasing strategies, and inventory improvements.
• Track market pricing and availability for steel and other key raw materials.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or materials management experience within manufacturing, metal fabrication, machining, or a similar industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of steel, metals, raw materials, and manufacturing supply chains.
• Experience purchasing steel coil, sheet metal, tubing, hardware, or similar manufacturing materials strongly preferred.
• Strong supplier negotiation and vendor management experience.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP purchasing and inventory systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and purchasing-related data analysis.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with production, quality, engineering, and operations teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred but not required with relevant industry experience.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.