Material Manager
Core
Oversees material management, procurement, and inventory control for assigned local markets, including cost negotiation and vendor management.
Role type
Senior Material Manager / Procurement Lead
Builds
Procurement programs, inventory systems, vendor partnerships
Domain
Industrial/Commercial door and security products distribution
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, inventory control, vendor performance management, staff leadership, operational efficiency
Preferred skills
Technical software proficiency (warehousing/material management systems), mechanical systems knowledge
Technologies
Warehousing software, material management applications
Responsibilities
Negotiate material and freight costs, manage inventory lifecycle and cycle counts, oversee warehouse operations, lead and develop management staff, resolve employee issues, manage vendor relationships and performance
Seniority
Senior, supervisory/management