Materials Management Worker Senior

About the role

The Inventory & Purchasing Manager will lead inventory management and purchasing activities, ensuring the right materials are available at the right time to support business operations and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain optimal inventory levels to support on-time delivery and meet customer requirements.
• Identify and evaluate new materials, suppliers, and processes to improve quality, reliability, cost-effectiveness, supply continuity, and delivery performance.
• Establish inventory control procedures and oversee the annual physical inventory process.
• Lead, coach, develop, and evaluate members of the inventory and purchasing team.
• Partner with product line coordinators to support forecasting and planning activities that align inventory levels with customer demand and shipment schedules.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements.
• Purchase supplies and materials in accordance with established specifications and business requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and procedures related to all materials management and purchasing functions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study required.
• Experience: 5-7 years directly related experience required; 2-3 years of experience in a supervisory role preferred.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in inventory management, purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or materials management.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Experience negotiating with vendors and managing supplier performance.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Why Join Us?

You'll play a critical role in ensuring operational success by maintaining an efficient supply chain, optimizing inventory levels, and fostering strong supplier partnerships. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while leading a team and contributing to continuous process improvement across the organization.

Additional Job Details

Physical Requirements: Standing Constantly (67-100%), Walking Constantly (67-100%), Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%), Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device), Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device), Pushing Frequently (34-66%), Pulling Frequently (34-66%), Climbing Occasionally (3-33%), Balancing Constantly (67-100%), Stooping Occasionally (3-33%), Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%), Crouching Occasionally (3-33%), Crawling Occasionally (3-33%), Reaching Frequently (34-66%), Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%), Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%), Feeling Constantly (67-100%), Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%), Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%), Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%), Talking Constantly (67-100%), Hearing Constantly (67-100%).

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$19.81 - $28.30/Hourly

Grade

3