Supply Chain Manager

Alloy Engineering Co & Subs • Berea, OH

3d • $110,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Alloy Engineering and Mach3 Machining, two employee-owned manufacturing companies, are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, inventory management, material planning, and supplier performance across both businesses. This is a hands-on, highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the CEO, offering the opportunity to drive operational performance, improve cash flow, and support on-time delivery for complex manufacturing operations. This position is ideal for a hands-on supply chain leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys partnering with operations, production, engineering, and suppliers to solve problems and improve results.

Requirements

• 7+ years of supply chain, purchasing, procurement, materials management, or operations experience in manufacturing environments
• Experience within fabrication, machining, metals, and industrial manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, supplier negotiations, MRP/ERP systems, and production planning
• Proven leadership experience managing purchasing or supply chain teams
• Ability to balance strategic planning with day-to-day execution
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience sourcing metals, specialty alloys, or industrial manufacturing materials
• Experience managing outside processing suppliers
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
• Multi-site manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and purchasing of raw materials, specialty alloys, and production supplies
• Build and strengthen supplier partnerships while negotiating pricing, lead times, and service agreements
• Manage outside processing suppliers, including heat treat, coating, machining, and inspection services
• Develop secondary sourcing strategies to reduce risk and improve supply chain reliability
• Oversee MRO purchasing and supplier performance initiatives
• Optimize inventory levels while supporting production requirements
• Reduce excess and obsolete inventory
• Improve inventory accuracy, material availability, and inventory turns
• Support company cash flow objectives through strategic purchasing decisions
• Lead material planning and MRP activities across Alloy Engineering and Mach3
• Coordinate material flow between facilities
• Ensure material traceability and inventory accuracy
• Partner with operations leadership to align purchasing strategy with production schedules
• Evaluate make-versus-buy opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability
• Lead and develop a team of purchasing professionals and MRO personnel
• Establish clear performance expectations, metrics, and accountability
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain operations
• Create visibility into key performance indicators including supplier performance, inventory, and delivery metrics

Benefits

• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) Company
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits
• Direct exposure to executive leadership
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on delivery performance, profitability, and cash flow
• Collaborative manufacturing environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed