Materials Manager Position Available In Newberry, South Carolina

19845 US Hwy 76 Newberry South Carolina 29108 Why Valmont We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better. Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

Essential Functions:

Leads the development of long-term sourcing strategies and manages complex commodity and supplier relationships Defines project scopes and identifies savings opportunities Negotiates and manages contracts and relationships with vendors Implements policies and metrics to ensure that savings goals are realized Works with buyers, engineers and management to identify new product needs Identifies new vendors in order to meet business requirements Manages key supplier relationships and performance Responsible for quality control of vendor products Develops cycle counting, physical inventory accuracy related programs and establishes inventory controls Lead and participate in problem solving and continuous improvement projects Generates inventory reports as needed This position reports into the Plant Manager and has 2 direct reports and 3 indirect reports. This role requires up to 10% travel to other Valmont facilities and vendors Benefits Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following: Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision) 401k retirement plan with company match Paid time off Employer paid life insurance Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave Work Life Support Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

CPIM certification is a plus MAPICS experience is a plus Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): Bachelors with 6+ years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 8+ years relevant experience or 10+ years of relevant experience Possess good negotiating skills and verbal and written communication skills Skillful in planning and analyzing the material requirements Skilled at researching the market, looking for potential suppliers and designing quotations for the purchase order Well-versed with the traditional as well as advanced methods used in inventory control Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology. Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries. That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world. + That’s the value we add.