Materials and Supply Chain Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Materials and Supply Chain Manager – Sourcing & Inventory Focus (Manufacturing) to join their team. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who has owned supplier sourcing, purchasing, and inventory control for raw materials and components in small to mid-sized manufacturing companies. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on material availability, production flow, inventory performance, and cost control.

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing & Procurement Leadership:

• Own end-to-end sourcing and procurement for raw materials, components, and outsourced manufacturing processes.
• Source materials common to manufacturing environments such as sheet metal, stainless steel, forged brass, copper tubing, plated components (chrome/nickel), plastic parts, epoxy coatings, and machined components.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard suppliers with a focus on cost, quality, lead time, and reliability.
• Lead competitive sourcing initiatives, supplier consolidations, and cost-reduction efforts.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while holding vendors accountable through performance metrics and reviews.
• Mitigate supply risk and ensure continuity of materials supporting production demands.

Inventory & Materials Management:

• Own inventory planning, control, and accuracy across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Balance inventory levels to reduce excess and obsolete stock while preventing shortages.
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, material handling, and distribution processes.
• Drive improvements in inventory turns, service levels, and working capital performance.
• Leverage ERP/MRP systems to improve demand planning, purchasing decisions, and inventory visibility.

Manufacturing Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner closely with Operations, Production, Engineering, and Quality to support manufacturing schedules and material requirements.
• Translate production demand into actionable sourcing and inventory plans.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and process improvements from a materials perspective.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and develop a team of buyers, planners, and inventory/materials professionals.
• Set clear expectations and foster accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a strong safety culture within all material handling and warehouse areas.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment focused on sourcing, materials, and supply chain.
• Strong hands-on sourcing and purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in inventory management and materials planning for manufacturing operations.
• Experience working in small to mid-sized, privately held manufacturing companies.
• Background sourcing raw materials and components (metals, plastics, coatings, machined parts, etc.).
• Comfortable operating both strategically and tactically.
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Compensation Range: $90,000 - $125,000

Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

If you are a passionate Materials and Supply Chain Manager looking for a new and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

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