Material Manager

Ashburn, VA, United States

Job Description Job Description About Us: Founded in Silicon Valley, Direct Line Global (www.dl-global.com) is a market-leading, globally recognized technology services provider serving the growing data center industry's mission-critical design, installation, and managed services needs.

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SUMMARY

Direct Line ("DL") is a high growth global technology services company with primary focus in providing design, integration, installation, maintenance and managed services to well-known data center operators and technology companies. Direct Line deploys decades of experience and knowledge through key partnerships with hyperscale technology companies and multi-tenant data center operators that give its clients a competitive marketplace advantage. Direct Line is committed to continually improving our industry through certified training of cutting-edge technicians that deliver superior results with a passion for detail. Direct Line is headquartered in Fremont, California with additional locations in Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, New Mexico, the Pacific Northwest, Asia-Pacific and Europe.

We are looking for a highly energetic, result oriented, passionate, and hands-on Materials Manager with a desire to join a growing team. The person should be able to plan, direct, and coordinate the activities involved in purchasing materials, products, and services, including maintaining a just in time model to ensure the material is delivered to the datacenter site when needed

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure that the company has the proper amount of product required for the completion of respective projects. It is the incumbent's responsibility to ensure that suppliers meet the company's targets for quality, delivery, and total cost of acquisition. The material manager will source products and place Purchase Orders per established Purchasing Best Practices. The position is also charged with establishing the appropriate strategies to enhance product quality and reduce costs. They will hold suppliers accountable within the assigned categories based on established company goals. In addition, this position customarily and regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment when buying products for the company, evaluates and implements additions, deletions, and consolidations for products, solicits product information and promotional opportunities from suppliers and communicates this information to management. They maximize fill-rates, increases GMROI for products, and minimize replenishment costs. The position also requires the management of warehouse activities including but not limited to the storage, receiving, inventory, disposition, and shipping of materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Analyzes BOMs to evaluate, research and attain all procured materials for respective projects

Creates a systematic approach to ordering materials to minimize inventory level and shipping costs

Creates a positive working relationship with materials vendors

Assist with the bidding process when appropriate by offering pricing schedules of relevant supplies and materials

Manages supply-chain issues with suppliers to ensure on-time product availability

Documents and organizes deliveries and product returns.

Management and execution of purchase orders

Maintains purchase order confirmations

Manages special orders

Complete tracking of shipment from purchase order to delivery and manages all shipping charges

Develops tools and procedures to improve the procurement cycle

Provides courteous, professional service to customers

Key Performance Indicators Inventory Turns

MOS – Months of Supply

Excess & Dead Inventory – as a % of overall inventory

Fill Rates (On Time Delivery)

PO Confirmation Lead Times

PO Cost Reduction

QUALIFICATIONS

At least 8 years of purchasing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Good computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office.

Integrated Financial System and/or ERP Software experience, such as Commerce Center, J.D. Edwards, etc. is preferred.

CPM or advanced education in Purchasing, Logistics or Supply Chain Management is a plus

Relevant product knowledge

Prior negotiating experience helpful

Previous experience in the datacenter industry is helpful

Knowledge and experience working with Copper/Fiber Optic Testing/Cabling Standards a plus

Why Direct Line ? We believe diversity fuels innovation, and opportunities at Direct Line are as diverse as your skills. Focusing on innovation and growth, Direct Line offers a wide range of exciting career opportunities to take your future to new heights. If you're looking for a career in a high-tech industry, surrounded by team members who want to work hard and have fun – where you are respected and valued. You belong at Direct Line. We also offer industry-leading benefits and support a positive work-life balance.

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