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Our client, an agricultural equipment manufacturing company, is seeking a Supply Chain/Materials Manager to join their team. As a materials Manager, you will be part of the Operations Engineering Team supporting Manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have strong experience for leading all purchasing, procurement, and materials management activities to ensure the company maintains optimal inventory levels, reliable supplier partnerships, and cost-effective sourcing. This is a position also involved with Change Management and should be experienced in low volume, quick turns manufacturing. Visa candidates will not be considered, and this is not a remote role.

**Job Title:** Purchasing/Materials Manager

**Pay: $110K-$120K +** , benefits

Key Responsibilities

+ Purchasing & Procurement

+ Develop, implement, and manage procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective and timely supply of goods and services.

+ Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with vendors and suppliers.

+ Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to strengthen the supply chain.

+ Materials Management & Inventory Control

+ Oversee inventory levels to balance availability with cost efficiency, minimizing excess and obsolescence.

+ Implement inventory management systems, processes, and best practices. **Requirements**

+ Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.

+ 10+ years of progressive experience in purchasing, supply chain, or materials management (manufacturing industry preferred).

+ Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

+ Proficiency with ERP (Epicor) /MRP systems and APICS, CPSM, or similar certification preferred.

+ Leadership experience with proven ability to manage and develop a team.Why should you choose Manpower Engineering?

+ Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Match

+ Weekly pay with direct deposit

+ Holiday Pay

+ Referral Rewards

+ Monthly Recognition Programs

+ Dedicated Career Partner to help you achieve your career goals

+ **Recognized as World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2023 for 14** **th** **year in a row** If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of Experis** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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