Manager, Supply Chain

Samuel, Son & Co.•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Manager, Supply Chain develops and implements procurement strategies and manages supplier relationships, inventory, material costs, and purchasing activities to support manufacturing and business goals. The role collaborates with estimating, engineering, manufacturing, production, purchasing, and warehouse teams to make informed sourcing decisions, meet delivery and quality expectations, and manage working capital and profitability. It also leads the materials team and partners with the Receiving Lead to ensure accurate receipts, safe material handling, and resolution of delivery discrepancies. The position is primarily based in a professional office environment, with occasional visits to production or receiving areas and vendor sites. Standard business hours apply. The role requires understanding the ISO system and completing the employee training checklist to demonstrate the ability to perform essential duties within 90 days. Other reasonably related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of related experience, or associate’s degree and 6–8 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible work-related experience.
APICS standards education.
Ability to understand the ISO system and the elements affecting the role.
Ability to complete the employee training checklist and demonstrate performance of essential duties within 90 days.
Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement purchasing strategies for materials, specialized parts, MRO supplies, and services.
Establish and maintain supplier relationships, including site visits to drive improvement in quality, service, and cost.
Collaborate with estimating, engineering, and manufacturing teams on make-or-buy decisions.
Negotiate and execute purchases based on quality, price, and delivery; enter purchase orders and maintain accurate, real-time documentation.
Manage inventory levels to support manufacturing requirements and working capital objectives; establish target inventory levels and turnover rates.
Arrange timely disposition or return of surplus materials.
Lead annual physical inventory processes and support cycle counting programs; assist with inventory audits and ensure compliance with company standards.
Monitor material costs across the business and product lines to meet financial targets.
Review costed bills of materials against sold products, identify estimated-versus-actual material cost discrepancies, communicate variances, and develop corrective actions to support profitability.
Review pick-lists, bills of material, and customer specifications to identify long-lead items and begin procurement in time.
Identify and develop reliable suppliers that meet quality and delivery standards.
Perform detailed analysis and make decisions under tight timelines.
Follow established safety rules and procedures.
Assist with order accuracy, delivery timelines, and issue resolution; serve as a liaison among vendors, production, and internal stakeholders to meet customer expectations.
Direct and support the materials team to meet company goals, maintain customer relationships, and uphold receiving and purchasing standards.
Manage and partner with the Receiving Lead to confirm material accuracy, document receipts, resolve delivery discrepancies, and ensure safe, efficient unloading and material placement.
Perform other duties as assigned.