Job Details

Materials Manager

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Relocation considered for exceptional candidates)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Compensation: $100,000–$115,000 base salary + 10% annual bonus

Company Overview

We are representing a well-established U.S.-based manufacturer operating multiple facilities and producing tens of thousands of units annually. The organization is quality-driven, growth-oriented, and highly team-focused. Their success is built on operational excellence, strong leadership, and a hands-on culture where people are valued as the company's greatest asset.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Materials Manager to lead procurement and materials management operations during a phase of continued growth. This role reports directly to the Supply Chain / Logistics Manager and works in very close partnership with the President, serving as a key contributor to the management team.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing materials management, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings a "boots-on-the-ground" leadership style. This position oversees sourcing, purchasing, inventory control, supplier performance, and team leadership while driving cost, quality, and delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage buyers and materials personnel responsible for procurement of components, raw materials, equipment, and supplies
• Ensure on-time material availability to support production and customer delivery commitments
• Manage, refine, and continuously improve an established Kanban-based materials system supporting cell assembly
• Develop strong supplier relationships and implement sourcing strategies to ensure cost competitiveness and continuity of supply
• Manage supplier returns and drive corrective actions to improve quality and performance
• Design, implement, and maintain procurement and materials reporting systems
• Track, verify, and account for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory
• Control material costs through effective ordering systems and cost-reduction initiatives
• Drive best practices across purchasing, materials planning, and inventory management
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and discipline in ERP transactions and data integrity (Microsoft Acumatica ERP experience preferred)
• Lead inventory accuracy initiatives including cycle counts and root cause analysis
• Develop, mentor, and manage direct reports to build a high-performing team
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, quality, and leadership to support business goals

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in materials management, procurement, or supply chain leadership
• Manufacturing environment experience strongly preferred
• Proven experience managing direct reports
• Experience working within a Kanban system preferred
• ERP experience required; Microsoft Acumatica experience a plus
• Demonstrated career stability with strong tenure (not job-hoppy)
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and project management skills