Materials & Procurement Manager

KSB Company • Port Arthur, TX

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About The Position

The Materials & Procurement Manager plays a vital role in KSB SupremeServ’s pump repair and parts manufacturing facility, ensuring that all materials, components, and outsourced services are available to support on-time customer repairs and new part production. This role combines materials management (inventory, warehousing, logistics) with strategic purchasing and outside processing coordination (heat treatment, machining, coatings, inspections). The Materials & Procurement Manager ensures that production schedules and repair orders are never disrupted by shortages, directly enabling world-class aftermarket service, fast turnaround, and reliable customer delivery.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED + Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or Business preferred and/or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in materials management, purchasing, or supply chain (pump/rotating equipment industry preferred).
• Knowledge of machining, foundry, and outside processing services.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office tools.

Nice To Haves

• Background in repair, aftermarket, or industrial manufacturing environments is a strong plus.
• Lean/5S or APICS/CPIM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials management, purchasing, and outside processing functions for pump repair and manufacturing.
• Source raw materials, castings, forgings, and machined components; negotiate with suppliers for best cost, quality, and delivery.
• Oversee inventory control and warehouse operations to ensure accurate, timely material flow.
• Expedite and track outsourced services (heat treating, machining, coatings, inspections) to prevent schedule disruptions.
• Manage inbound/outbound logistics for parts, materials, and finished pumps.
• Build strong supplier partnerships and drive cost savings, efficiency, and reliability.
• Ensure production schedules and repair orders are never disrupted by material shortages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees