Manager, Materials

Katalyst Surgical•Chesterfield, MO

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Manager leads the site's procurement and planning functions, ensuring the timely, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of all raw materials required to support manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for planning/scheduling, inventory level management, supplier performance, and purchasing execution within a regulated medical device environment. The position directly manages three roles: Planning Manager - responsible for production planning, finite scheduling, and capacity planning. Buyer - responsible for purchasing services, packaging, consumables, and MRO. Global Sourcing Manager - responsible for sourcing materials for research and development projects. The Materials Manager establishes optimal inventory levels, drives supplier performance, and ensures alignment with company objectives for service, cost, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field.
10+ years of experience in supply chain or procurement roles, including at least 3 years managing a team.
Proven experience managing raw material procurement in a regulated environment (medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, etc.).
Proven experience managing the planning/scheduling of a manufacturing facility in a regulated environment.
Strong skills in contract negotiation, supplier management, cost reduction, and risk mitigation.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems; SAP strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).

Nice To Haves

APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification.
Lean Six Sigma experience (Green Belt preferred).
Experience in global sourcing and supplier development.

Responsibilities

Planning & Materials Management Lead the planning and coordination of raw material requirements to support production schedules.
Maintain optimal FG material inventory levels to balance availability, working capital, and risk.
Collaborate with warehouse management to ensure receiving, material flow, and distribution activities are accurate and efficient.
Ensure all materials are available at the right time, in the right quantity, and at the right quality to support uninterrupted operations.
Utilize systems tools (Fishbowl) and ERP/MRP (SAP) to drive accurate material planning and replenishment.
Procurement & Supplier Management Direct procurement of raw materials required for production, ensuring on-time availability while minimizing excess inventory.
Oversee procurement of services, packaging, consumables, and MRO through the site Buyer.
Guide the Global Sourcing Manager in identifying and qualifying suppliers for R D materials.
Identify, assess, and develop suppliers to support cost, quality, and innovation goals.
Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and service-level agreements with a focus on total cost of ownership and lead-time reduction.
Analyze market trends to mitigate supply risks and leverage cost or availability opportunities.
Continuously evaluate supplier risk and establish mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity.
Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing procurement and planning team with clear goals, KPIs, and professional development paths.
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, R D, Quality, and Finance to ensure procurement strategies align with operational and regulatory requirements.
Develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and best practices that support scalability, efficiency, and compliance.
Support strategic initiatives, cost improvement projects, and continuous improvement activities across the site.
Performance Management Track, report, and act on key procurement and supply chain metrics, including inventory turns, stockouts, PPV, COGS, and supplier OTD/quality performance.
Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement activities based on KPI performance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Supply Chain & Logistics.