Materials Manager

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Newberry, SC

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About The Position

19845 US Hwy 76 Newberry South Carolina 29108 Why Valmont We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better. Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now. Essential Functions: Leads the development of long-term sourcing strategies and manages complex commodity and supplier relationships Defines project scopes and identifies savings opportunities Negotiates and manages contracts and relationships with vendors Implements policies and metrics to ensure that savings goals are realized Works with buyers, engineers and management to identify new product needs Identifies new vendors in order to meet business requirements Manages key supplier relationships and performance Responsible for quality control of vendor products Develops cycle counting, physical inventory accuracy related programs and establishes inventory controls Lead and participate in problem solving and continuous improvement projects Generates inventory reports as needed This position reports into the Plant Manager and has direct reports and indirect reports. This role requires up to 10% travel weekly or bi-weekly to support other Valmont facilities and vendors

Requirements

• Knowledge of business systems: such as IFS or ERP and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Understanding of inventory management techniques: including ABC analysis and reorder strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills: for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills: for identifying and resolving issues related to material flow.
• Familiarity with quality control procedures: ensuring materials meet the required standards.
• Interpersonal skills, self-confidence and negotiating skills for establishing contracts with suppliers and vendor.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development of long-term sourcing strategies and manages complex commodity and supplier relationships
• Defines project scopes and identifies savings opportunities
• Negotiates and manages contracts and relationships with vendors
• Implements policies and metrics to ensure that savings goals are realized
• Works with buyers, engineers and management to identify new product needs
• Identifies new vendors in order to meet business requirements
• Manages key supplier relationships and performance
• Responsible for quality control of vendor products
• Develops cycle counting, physical inventory accuracy related programs and establishes inventory controls
• Lead and participate in problem solving and continuous improvement projects
• Generates inventory reports as needed

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees