Procurement Materials Manager

Aro Homes•Sacramento, CA

7d•$115,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Aro Homes is seeking a Procurement Materials Manager who is a dynamic leader with a robust understanding of systems and procedures to support our procurement function. This role will be responsible for executing all Procurement activities at Aro Homes and building lasting, mutually beneficial partnerships with our external partners. As part of our Procurement department, you will report to the Global Supply Chain Manager and will be responsible for executing the supply/demand planning and the accurate replenishment of mission-critical materials and services across all orgs - from procurement to customer success and everyone in between - in order to ensure seamless company-wide communication and top-notch performance as we scale nationwide. In this important role, you will be the cross-functional partner supporting a broad range of critical business processes. You’ll lead an inventory replenishment roadmap focused on making us more efficient and effective in achieving current objectives and preparing for future initiatives. A successful candidate will be highly organized, technically nimble, and obsessed with automation and the customer experience.

Requirements

3+ years’ experience in Procurement
Innovative thinker willing to take smart risks and try new approaches
Strong analytical capabilities
Entrepreneurial experience
Thinking outside the box, non-traditional
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Able to build motivated, capable, and engaged teams
Bias for action

Responsibilities

Develops appropriate supply chain strategies to maximize value.
Forecast material requirements and optimize inventory management to prevent stockouts or overstock.
Identifies opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and value engineering in the procurement process.
Manage inventory levels, oversee reordering processes, and coordinate material delivery schedules with suppliers to meet project requirements.
Build an open and trusting relationship with our external partners.
Communicate regularly with stakeholders about procurement status, potential delays, or changes in material supply.
Ensure that all procured materials meet project specifications, quality standards, and compliance regulations.
Identifies and mitigates risks associated with material shortages, price fluctuations, and supplier reliability. Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions in the supply chain.
Work closely with quality control, inventory management, and design teams to address any material defects, discrepancies, or issues.
Works cross-functionally with the Plant, Design, and Site Operations Teams on all inventory-related inquiries.
Generate regular procurement reports on material costs, supplier performance, and inventory metrics for management review.
Member of the operations staff, responsible for routinely reporting on department KPIs, including appropriate analysis and countermeasures as needed.
Supports the implementation and proper utilization of the ERP system (NetSuite).