Hiring: Materials Manager Company: Judge Direct Placement Location: Siloam Springs, AR Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:01:21 Target Skills & Keywords : Root Cause Analysis About the job Experience: •7 years of experience in supply chain, materials management, or procurement within a manufacturing environment. Required Skills: •Lead and execute strategic and tactical purchasing activities across all material categories to support production schedules and business objectives. •Develop and implement sourcing strategies to achieve cost reduction targets, including annual purchase price variance (PPV) goals. •Negotiate pricing, lead times, and supplier terms to optimize total cost of ownership. •Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Sales to source materials for new products aligned with specifications and margin targets. •Materials Planning & Inventory Management •Oversee material requirements planning (MRP) to align raw materials and components with production schedules. •Maintain balanced inventory levels that support operational needs while adhering to working capital and plant guidelines. •Ensure accurate and timely ERP system transactions to support data integrity, visibility, and system-driven replenishment. Qualifications: •Direct message the job poster from Judge Direct Placement •Sr. Associate Vice President @ Judge •Materials Manager •This position requires a strong Supply Chain leader who can coach, mentor, train, inspire, and lead team members across all supply chain functions. The right candidate will foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork, ensuring customer expectations are consistently met across all operational areas. Compensation: •$120,000 - $130,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!