Manager of Material and Procurement

Who We Are

At Voltify, we are building the next generation of rail - battery locomotives that fast charge autonomously and dynamically through a dedicated self-sustained microgrid network.

We are bringing back the power to the industry and eliminating the dependency on fossil fuels.

Lowering the rail industries main expense - energy - by more than 20%.

This is over $3B yearly just in North America.

We are already working with some of the largest global rail companies with over $50M in contingent orders.

We have raised over $30M from top tier funds and strategics and rapidly growing.

Our founding team has a proven track record in
building billion $ public companies in renewable energy and infrastructure.

The Materials Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all materials management functions.

This role ensures the safe, timely, and cost‑effective flow of materials to support organizational operations, while maintaining high service levels and optimizing inventory performance.

• Direct inventory operations and oversee third‑party service providers, including cycle counting, stocking strategies, obsolescence control, warranty processes, quality standards, and packaging requirements.
• Manage the full order lifecycle: forecasting, requisitioning, purchase order creation, and delivery scheduling.
• Oversee warehousing and storage operations to ensure safety, organization, efficiency, and effective space utilization.
• Plan and coordinate material requirements for maintenance, capital programs, external partners, and operational modifications.
• Ensure timely delivery, handling, and distribution of materials to meet internal customer needs.
• Optimize transportation and logistics processes to support efficient product and service delivery.
• Develop, implement, and enhance materials management processes, systems, and workflows.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and performance management to employees, as applicable.
• Promote a strong safety culture by communicating expectations, implementing safety programs, and enforcing compliance with all safety policies.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of experience in Purchasing/Procurement, Materials or Inventory Management, Transportation, Logistics, Rail Operations, Supply Chain Management, or Basic Warehousing

• High School Diploma/GED
• 5+ years of Materials/Inventory Management experience in the railroad industry

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of experience in Purchasing/Procurement, Materials/Inventory Management, Transportation, Logistics, Rail Operations, Supply Chain Management, or Basic Warehousing in rail industry
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in any of the above areas

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Understanding of financial concepts and procedures