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Materials Manager

Key Gas Components, Inc.
Marion, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026

Position Overview:

Provide materials and parts for all production operations including raw material, purchase parts, tooling, and outside services as needed for production requirements. Plan current and future needs for production materials to meet our customer demand. Work with suppliers to control costs on purchase materials.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Requests, reviews, scrutinizes, and accepts supplier quotes or proposals. Selects sources based on analysis of cost, lead time, terms, and quality of material.
  • Analyze material requirements to ensure an uninterrupted flow of materials
  • Ability to understand material requirements and choose the correct supplier from multiple options based on price, lead time, terms and conditions, delivery, and quality performance
  • Negotiate price, delivery, and terms with suppliers to minimize cost, inventory levels, and transportation costs while supporting production demand requirements
  • Develop purchasing agreements with key suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and timely receipts of materials
  • Manage the inventory of raw materials, finished goods, and purchase parts
  • Track inventory turns monthly and work to improve
  • Utilize Lean Practices to maintain efficiencies in the supply chain
  • Create all outgoing PO's and track the status of open PO's. Inform the production team of any issues.
  • Match and review shipping receivers to invoices and purchase orders for accuracy.
  • Adhere to the purchasing policies, processes, and procedures of the company

Requirements:

  • 4 years of experience in a Materials Management position
  • Familiar with MRP systems
  • Proficient in data base management systems
  • Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Access, and Crystal Reports

Other Skills/Abilities:

  • CPIM certification
  • IT experience
  • Contract negotiating
  • Lean MFG/Continuous Improvement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have a bachelor's degree?
  • Do you have experience in managing materials in a batch manufacturing environment?
  • Are you proficient in running an MRP system?
  • Have you negotiated purchasing contracts?
  • Are you proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel?
  • Do you have 4 years or more experience in the Materials Management field?

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • Materials management: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Marion, NC 28752 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $78,000

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