Materials Manager- Oak Lawn, IL- Manufacturing

Materials Manager

We're partnering with a global industrial manufacturer to find a Materials Manager who can lead procurement, inventory management, and supplier strategy in a manufacturing environment. This is a critical leadership role with a fast-paced, complex operation that needs someone who thrives on solving real problems, improving processes, and driving results with a team. This leader will provide direction, coaching, and structure, and help bring clarity and accountability to daily execution and long-term sourcing strategy.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• 7+ years in materials management, including 3+ years of team leadership
• Experience in industrial manufacturing
• Proven track record managing global supply chains and multiple suppliers
• Strong with ERP systems, ideally SAP
• Able to coach individuals but also hold them accountable to results
• Someone who gets energized by problem-solving and helping a team win
• Experience in a larger manufacturing environment ($50M+ preferred)
• Calm under pressure, but moves fast - comfortable with ambiguity
• Direct communicator, leadership presence, and team-first mentality
• Comfortable being onsite full time - no remote option
• Procurement strategy / vendor savings project experience
• Experience working with overseas vendors and time zones
• Prior success building process

What's on Offer