Materials Manager

Location: Buena , New Jersey Type: Direct Hire Job #11867 Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 Location Type: On-Site Materials Manager Location: New Jersey Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite, Monday–Friday Industry: Manufacturing Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Materials Manager to oversee procurement, supplier relationships, and supply chain operations for a manufacturing facility in New Jersey. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective availability of materials, equipment, and services necessary to support production demands and overall plant efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing procurement, supplier negotiations, inventory management, and strategic sourcing. Experience in plastics injection molding, packaging, or high-volume manufacturing environments is highly preferred. Key Responsibilities Purchasing & Procurement Management Manage purchasing activities for raw materials, resins, additives, colorants, packaging materials, MRO supplies, spare parts, equipment, and outside services. Develop and execute purchasing strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supplier reliability. Negotiate supplier pricing, contracts, payment terms, and purchasing agreements. Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and supplier negotiations. Ensure timely procurement of materials and services to support production schedules and operational requirements. Supplier & Vendor Management Establish, develop, and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers as applicable. Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, pricing, delivery, responsiveness, and reliability. Identify, qualify, and develop alternative suppliers to minimize supply chain disruptions. Resolve supplier-related issues involving material shortages, delivery delays, pricing discrepancies, and quality concerns. Monitor market conditions, material availability, and pricing trends to support informed purchasing decisions. Inventory & Supply Chain Operations Partner with Production, Scheduling, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Finance to align purchasing activities with operational needs. Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess stock, shortages, and carrying costs. Support production planning, new product introductions, engineering changes, and changing material requirements. Identify potential supply chain risks and implement contingency plans to ensure business continuity. Improve purchasing processes, supplier accountability, and overall supply chain efficiency. Cost Control & Process Improvement Analyze purchasing trends, supplier costs, and material expenditures to identify opportunities for improvement. Develop strategies to reduce procurement costs without compromising product quality or production schedules. Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier documentation, and pricing agreements. Collaborate with plant leadership to improve procurement practices, inventory accuracy, and operational performance. Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing operation. Qualifications & Experience Required Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, materials management, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated success in supplier management, contract negotiations, strategic sourcing, and cost reduction. Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory control, material planning, and production requirements. Experience managing multiple suppliers, purchasing priorities, and competing operational demands. Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and respond quickly to changi…

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