Materials & Equipment Manager

University of Oklahoma•Norman, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Facilities Management at the University of Oklahoma’s Norman Campus is hiring a Materials & Equipment Manager to provide strategic leadership for the Materials and Equipment Management teams. The role ensures effective procurement, inventory, maintenance, and distribution of materials, supplies, and equipment essential to department operations. The position oversees purchasing, warehouse operations, inventory management, equipment maintenance programs, and campus delivery services, while supporting long-term operational planning and continuous process improvement. It collaborates with Facilities Management leadership to align departmental goals, optimize inventory and procurement strategies, and improve service delivery. The manager also guides and supports staff, develops training and standard operating procedures, promotes safe work practices, and leads initiatives to improve operational efficiency and customer service. This position helps ensure critical materials, equipment, and support services are available for the University's maintenance, custodial, landscape, and operational needs. The position is benefits-eligible, with a targeted salary of up to $60,300 per year based on experience. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; travel is not required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Four years of experience in a related field.
Valid Oklahoma driver's license to operate University vehicles; candidates without one must be able to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Ability to obtain forklift certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the Materials and Equipment Management teams.
Oversee purchasing, warehouse operations, inventory management, equipment maintenance programs, and campus delivery services.
Manage equipment inventories and maintain operational readiness of shared assets.
Administer supplier and vendor relationships.
Oversee compliance with university purchasing requirements.
Support inventory management systems and ensure accurate asset tracking and documentation.
Collaborate with Facilities Management leadership to align departmental goals and optimize inventory and procurement strategies.
Support long-term operational planning and continuous process improvement.
Provide guidance and support to Materials and Equipment Management staff.
Develop training and standard operating procedures.
Promote safe work practices and lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency and customer service.
Ensure critical materials, equipment, and support services are available for university maintenance, custodial, landscape, and operational needs.