Overview
Materials Manager- Oak Lawn, IL- Manufacturing
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Base pay range
$130,000.00 / yr - $160,000.00 / yr
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.
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.
Description
- Lead and coach a team of 5
- Drive vendor expansion, global sourcing strategy, and cost savings
- Own inventory health - organize, optimize, and right-size for agility
- Manage global suppliers across Asia, Europe, and the Americas
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams
- Solve freight and tariff challenges with strategic sourcing and multi-sourcing
- Be the go-to person for process clarity, coaching, and getting things done
- Interface directly with global support teams (India, China)
Profile
7+ years in materials management, including 3+ years of team leadershipExperience in industrial manufacturingProven track record managing global supply chains and multiple suppliersStrong with ERP systems, ideally SAPAble to coach individuals but also hold them accountable to resultsSomeone who gets energized by problem-solving and helping a team winExperience in a larger manufacturing environment ($50M+ preferred)Calm under pressure, but moves fast - comfortable with ambiguityDirect communicator, leadership presence, and team-first mentalityComfortable being onsite full time - no remote optionProcurement strategy / vendor savings project experienceExperience working with overseas vendors and time zonesPrior success building processJob Offer
Leadership Opportunity in a critical, high-impact role driving materials and procurement strategy at a global manufacturerFull ownership of a materials function with strong executive backing and room to build and improveA chance to work with a diverse, global supply chain and vendors across North America, Europe, and AsiaCollaborative, fast-moving team environment where your input and leadership truly matterSupport from global sourcing and operations teams to drive long-term value and resultsCompetitive compensation with flexibility to offer for higher-level talent based on experienceComprehensive benefits including health, 401(k), paid time off, wellness resources, and moreMPI 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.
Job function
Supply ChainIndustriesTransportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and StorageJ-18808-Ljbffr