Materials Manager
kosmosFargo (ND)
About the role
Overview:
Growing Manufacturing Company has a need for a Materials Manager in Butte, MT. This is a direct hire role with a full benefits package and relocation.
Responsibilities:
Sourcing equipment, goods and services and bringing those items to the production floor.
Perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of existing vendors, as well as searching for reliable new suppliers with improved costing structure.
Oversee receiving, inventory stocking, kitting and delivery to the shop floor.
Ensure quantity and timing of component deliveries
Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
Track and follow up on procurements to ensure promised delivery dates are maintained
Manage receiving, inventory and kitting operations
Eliminate production parts shortages and issuing errors
Ensure accuracy of inventory counts in the ERP system
Manage buyers and inventory specialists
Write and execute Purchase Orders as needed
Follow historical and competitive vendor costs to obtain the best pricing possible to guard against price gouging
Qualifications:
Proven working experience as purchasing manager, agent or officer
Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
A knack for negotiation and networking
Working experience of vendor management software
Ability to gather and analyze data in relation to cost, quality and delivery
Solid judgement along with decision making skills
Strong leadership capabilities
Strong Computer Skills
Familiarity and/or experience with ERP systems as a management tool
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Enthusiasm for working in a diverse, demanding, and exciting technology environment
Strong work ethic and team player attributes
Education:
BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration, or equivalent
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