Manager of Procurement, Materials Management, and Planning

Epiq Design Solutions•Mt. Airy, MD

6h•$130,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Epiq Solutions is seeking a Manager of Procurement, Materials, and Planning to lead our end-to-end supply chain functions, including procurement, materials management, and integrated planning across our U.S. locations. This role is pivotal in ensuring production continuity, cost-effective sourcing, inventory optimization, and strategic planning alignment between demand, supply, and execution. You’ll drive both the strategic vision and day-to-day performance of our supply chain operations—from sourcing and supplier management to material availability, inventory control, and manufacturing readiness. This role also serves as the critical link between procurement, planning, engineering, and manufacturing teams to support our rapid growth and high-mix/low-volume production environment. Objectives of the Role: Develop and implement a multi-year procurement, materials management, and planning strategy that drives cost optimization, operational efficiency, and supply chain resilience. Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, capability, cost-effectiveness, risk profile, and alignment with ethical and sustainability standards. Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable pricing, terms, and commercial agreements. Collaborate with internal stakeholders—including Engineering, Program Management, Operations, and Finance—to align procurement strategies with organizational requirements and program milestones. Conduct market analysis to understand supplier capabilities, industry trends, pricing shifts, emerging risks, and alternative sourcing options. Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team capable of supporting a scalable, modern supply chain function. Manage supplier relationships, including performance evaluation, QBRs, issue resolution, and long-term relationship development. Establish and implement inventory management strategies to maintain optimal stock levels and avoid shortages or excess.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
10+ years of progressive experience across procurement, production planning, and materials management.
Proven success in managing multi-site or complex manufacturing supply chains.
Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams, including developing talent and making capability-based staffing decisions.
Strong background in supplier evaluation, sourcing strategy, contract negotiation, supplier quality management, and cross functional planning
Deep knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, procurement tools, and data-driven performance reporting.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to drive change and lead through ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive fact-based decisions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
Industry experience in aerospace, defense, RF electronics, or other complex manufacturing environments.
Certification such as APICS, CPM, CSCP, CPIM, or comparable credential.
Experience with sustainability initiatives and socially responsible sourcing strategies.
Proficiency with advanced analytics and reporting tools.
Experience leading global sourcing, logistics, or supply chain transformation.
Multisite leadership experience across engineering, production, or technical organizations.
Experience implementing advanced planning systems or digital supply chain tools.
Familiarity with government compliance (ITAR, DFARS) and defense procurement practices.

Responsibilities

Define and lead the vision for an integrated procurement and planning function across U.S. operations.
Build and mentor a high-performing team across purchasing, materials, and planning functions.
Drive cross-site standardization of tools, metrics, and supply chain best practices.
Champion continuous improvement, scalability, and change management initiatives.
Lead sourcing, qualification, and onboarding of suppliers aligned with quality, cost, risk, and ESG standards.
Negotiate contracts and commercial terms to ensure optimal value and supply continuity.
Manage supplier relationships through performance scorecards, QBRs, and risk mitigation strategies.
Promote ethical and sustainable sourcing practices across the supplier base.
Own and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and translate it into actionable Material Requirements Plans (MRPs).
Coordinate planning and purchasing activities to ensure timely availability of materials and components.
Collaborate with manufacturing to align schedules with capacity, lead times, labor, and inventory targets.
Conduct scenario analysis and respond to demand fluctuations with agile planning adjustments.
Ensure ERP data accuracy (BOMs, safety stock, lead times, lot sizes) and planning master data integrity.
Design and implement inventory strategies to balance availability, working capital, and risk.
Monitor and manage inventory levels, reducing excess and obsolete stock.
Lead cycle counting, inventory accuracy, and supplier stocking initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement in ERP planning and purchasing workflows.
Implement dashboards and performance KPIs (e.g., OTIF, inventory turnover, planning adherence).
Leverage data analytics to identify whitespace opportunities and cost savings.
Serve as the strategic liaison between procurement, engineering, finance, quality, and operations.
Support new product introductions (NPIs) and production ramp-ups with integrated sourcing and planning inputs.
Contribute to S&OP processes with capacity analysis, demand trends, and supply risk insights.