Materials Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Type :  Exempt, Full-Time | On-Site | 40 Hours / Week

Materials Manager Job Description :

BigBelly is looking for a Materials Manager who is responsible for all aspects of materials management, including inventory control, shipping, receiving, and logistics out of the Methuen / Lawrence manufacturing facility and the Lexington, Kentucky, Distribution Center. This role requires a strategic leader who can optimize material flow to support production, reduce costs, and maintain high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in inventory systems, logistics coordination, and team supervision, along with a continuous improvement mindset.

Materials Manager Responsibilities :

• Evaluating suppliers based on delivery speed for their products and services, price, and quality.
• Interviewing vendors and visiting supplier distribution centers and plants to examine and learn about prices, products, and services.
• Attending conferences, trade shows, and meetings to network with suppliers and learn about new industry trends.
• Analyzing financial reports, price proposals, and other information used to determine reasonable pricing.
• Negotiating contracts for the organization and working out agreements with suppliers for product delivery.
• Meeting with vendors and staff to discuss unacceptable and defective products and establish corrective action
• Evaluating and monitoring contracts to ensure suppliers and vendors are complying with terms and conditions.
• Maintaining and reviewing records of inventories, product performance, deliveries, costs, and items purchased.

Requirements :

Materials Manager Requirements :

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