Material Manager
Listed on 2026-07-20
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Operations Management -
Management
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Operations Management
Material Manager
Visium Resources has been asked to identify qualified candidates for this Materials Manager position located in Orlando, FL. This position is a direct hire opportunity.
The Material Manager is responsible for leading all purchasing, materials planning, inventory control, and supplier management activities to support the company's electronic manufacturing operations. This position oversees the Purchasing Department, the Planning team, and inventory, shipping, and receiving personnel, including the supervision, performance management, training, and development of team members. The Material Manager ensures the timely procurement and availability of materials required to meet production schedules, customer demands, and inventory objectives.
This role develops sourcing strategies, manages supplier relationships, establishes buyer goals, and drives continuous improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and inventory performance.
- Supervises/Lead:
Buyers and Purchasing personnel, the Planning team, shipping/receiving, and inventory personnel;
Leadership, supervision, performance management, training, and development of staff. - Establish departmental goals based on inventory requirements, sales forecasts, and business objectives.
- Manage procurement activities to ensure adequate material supply while maintaining inventory targets.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, delivery schedules, and supplier agreements to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency.
- Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships to support business needs.
- Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with Production, Sales, Inventory Control, Quality, and Accounting to ensure material availability.
- Review and approve bids, supplier selections, and purchasing decisions.
- Identify and qualify new suppliers to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance.
- Manage Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) activities.
- Ensure accurate purchasing and inventory transactions within the ERP system.
- Resolve material shortages, supplier issues, and supply chain disruptions.
- Track and report key performance metrics related to inventory, supplier performance, and purchasing effectiveness.
- Directly supervises Buyers and Purchasing personnel, Planning team, shipping / receiving and inventory personnel.
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