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This range is provided by Sapphire Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $135,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr
Director of Materials We are partnering with a growing aerospace metals manufacturer to hire a Director of Materials to lead procurement, inventory, and production planning functions.
This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for driving sourcing strategies, optimizing material flow, and partnering closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure efficient, cost‑effective operations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead purchasing, inventory, and materials management to support production schedules and cost targets.
Develop strategic sourcing and supplier relationship programs for metals and consumables.
Oversee inventory control, cycle counting, and traceability compliance.
Manage the SIOP process to align sales forecasts with production and material requirements.
Negotiate supplier contracts and pricing to achieve cost savings and secure supply continuity.
Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and corporate procurement to improve performance.
Lead and develop a small team of buyers and planners.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (advanced degree a plus).
Materials or procurement experience of aerospace castings or metals manufacturing.
5+ years of leadership experience managing purchasing or materials teams.
Strong negotiation, ERP, and analytical skills.
Certifications such as CPSM, CPIM, or CSCP preferred.
For confidential consideration, submit your resume to
techjobs@hiresapphire.com
Sapphire Recruitment is an EOE
Benefits
Medical insurance
401(k)
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This range is provided by Sapphire Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $135,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr
Director of Materials We are partnering with a growing aerospace metals manufacturer to hire a Director of Materials to lead procurement, inventory, and production planning functions.
This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for driving sourcing strategies, optimizing material flow, and partnering closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure efficient, cost‑effective operations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead purchasing, inventory, and materials management to support production schedules and cost targets.
Develop strategic sourcing and supplier relationship programs for metals and consumables.
Oversee inventory control, cycle counting, and traceability compliance.
Manage the SIOP process to align sales forecasts with production and material requirements.
Negotiate supplier contracts and pricing to achieve cost savings and secure supply continuity.
Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and corporate procurement to improve performance.
Lead and develop a small team of buyers and planners.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (advanced degree a plus).
Materials or procurement experience of aerospace castings or metals manufacturing.
5+ years of leadership experience managing purchasing or materials teams.
Strong negotiation, ERP, and analytical skills.
Certifications such as CPSM, CPIM, or CSCP preferred.
For confidential consideration, submit your resume to
techjobs@hiresapphire.com
Sapphire Recruitment is an EOE
Benefits
Medical insurance
401(k)
#J-18808-Ljbffr