Materials Manager

Bachelors with 6+ years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 8+ years relevant experience or 10+ years of relevant experience
Possess good negotiating skills and verbal and written communication skills
Skillful in planning and analyzing the material requirements
Skilled at researching the market, looking for potential suppliers and designing quotations for the purchase order
Well-versed with the traditional as well as advanced methods used in inventory control

Leads the development of long-term sourcing strategies and manages complex commodity and supplier relationships
Defines project scopes and identifies savings opportunities
Negotiates and manages contracts and relationships with vendors
Implements policies and metrics to ensure that savings goals are realized
Works with buyers, engineers and management to identify new product needs
Identifies new vendors in order to meet business requirements
Manages key supplier relationships and performance
Responsible for quality control of vendor products
Develops cycle counting, physical inventory accuracy related programs and establishes inventory controls
Lead and participate in problem solving and continuous improvement projects
Generates inventory reports as needed
This position reports into the Plant Manager and has 2 direct reports and 3 indirect reports
This role requires up to 10% travel to other Valmont facilities and vendors