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DH Pace

Area Materials Manager

Tempe, AZ

The Area Material Manager is responsible for the operational integrity of the materials management program across an assigned geographic area. This role carries broad accountability across ...

Kiewit Corporation

Material Coordinator

Wichita, KS · On-site

Supply Chain Management Market: Corporate Home Office Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview The Material Coordinator provides project specific support for all material management activities at ...

Alamo Group

Material Handler

Shoemakersville, PA · On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

Daily task will include counting material for required cycle counting and reporting information to the material manager. There will also be requirements to perform some assembly type work of loading ...

Kiewit

Material Coordinator

Homer, PA · On-site

Supply Chain Management Market: Corporate Home Office Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview The Material Coordinator provides project specific support for all material management activities at ...

Alamo Group

Material Handler

Shoemakersville, PA · On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

Daily task will include counting material for required cycle counting and reporting information to the material manager. There will also be requirements to perform some assembly type work of loading ...

DH Pace

Area Materials Manager

Tempe, AZ

The Area Material Manager is responsible for the operational integrity of the materials management program across an assigned geographic area. This role carries broad accountability across ...

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DH Pace

Area Materials Manager

Denver, CO

$120K - $193K/yr

The Area Material Manager is responsible for the operational integrity of the materials management program across an assigned geographic area. This role carries broad accountability across ...

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How much do material manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for material manager in the United States is $84,642.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63,000.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Material Manager do?

A Material Manager is responsible for overseeing the acquisition, storage, and distribution of materials needed for production or operations within a company. They ensure that the right materials are available at the right time and in the correct quantities, while also managing inventory levels to minimize costs. Material Managers coordinate with suppliers, monitor supply chain efficiency, and implement strategies to optimize material flow. Their role is crucial in preventing production delays and maintaining smooth operations.

What is the difference between Material Manager vs Procurement Specialist?

AspectMaterial ManagerProcurement Specialist
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in supply chain, logistics, or related field; certifications like CPM or CSCP are commonOften requires a degree in business, supply chain, or related; certifications like CPSM or CSCP are beneficial
Work EnvironmentManages inventory, oversees supply chain operations, and coordinates with suppliers within warehouses or manufacturing facilitiesFocuses on sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services, often working in offices or procurement departments
Industry UsageUsed across manufacturing, construction, and logistics industries to manage materials and suppliesCommonly employed in manufacturing, retail, and corporate sectors for acquiring goods and services

The Material Manager and Procurement Specialist roles share overlapping skills in supply chain management and certifications. However, the Material Manager primarily oversees inventory and supply chain operations within facilities, while the Procurement Specialist focuses on sourcing and purchasing activities. Both roles are essential in ensuring smooth material flow but differ in daily responsibilities and work environments.

What are some common challenges Material Managers face when coordinating with multiple departments, and how can these be addressed?

Material Managers often work closely with procurement, production, and logistics teams, which can present challenges such as miscommunication, delays in material deliveries, and conflicting priorities. To address these issues, successful Material Managers implement robust inventory management systems, hold regular cross-departmental meetings, and establish clear communication protocols. By fostering collaboration and using data-driven forecasting tools, they help ensure materials are available where and when needed, minimizing bottlenecks and keeping projects on schedule.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Material Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Material Manager, you need expertise in supply chain management, inventory control, and logistics, usually backed by a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with ERP systems, inventory management software, and often certifications like APICS CPIM are typical technical requirements. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and negotiation skills, along with effective communication, make a candidate stand out. These competencies ensure efficient flow of materials, cost control, and seamless operations across procurement and production processes.
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Infographic showing various Material Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, and 12% Part Time. Highlights an 77% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,642 per year, or $40.7 per hour.
Indirect Material Manager (IMM) - Bedford

Indirect Material Manager (IMM) - Bedford

General Motors

Bedford, IN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

General Motors rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 307 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 44 rated automakers

Job description

Job Description
WORK ARRANGEMENT:
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Bedford, IN on a full-time basis.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The IMM (Indirect Materials Manager) has the primary responsibility for fulfilling indirect material requirements to support maintenance, facilities, and ME requirements, managing inventory levels to agreed targets.
Key activities include approval and creation of purchase requests, confirmation of PO's, tracking of deliveries, setting and optimizing safety stock targets, maintenance of indirect material part set ups, handling of receiving discrepancies, and indirect material shortage and expedite management and communication.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Manages a 3rd Party team and UAW unionized laborers
  • Creates and approves purchase requests for crib and POU-stocked indirect materials
  • Works with plant personnel and Master Data Management to support coding and extension of new parts to the plant
  • Assists plant teams to ensure that supplier-provided spare parts and/or previously purchased engineering/launch parts are considered in initial requirements
  • Works with WRA(Warrant Repair Administrator), Share-the-Spare, and plant teams to avoid the purchase of new parts when excess and/or repairable parts may be available
  • Utilizes and integrates AI tools and innovation for data management efficiency and quality improvements
  • Ensures supplier receipts and delivery of PO requirements
  • Manages incoming supply vs. indirect material stock & requirements and adjusts as required
  • Manages indirect material expedites and communicate material supply risks with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Facilities
  • Reviews indirect material part set-ups including shipment lead-time, terms, safety stock/time, standard packaging
  • Supports ME and Maintenance teams during launch and end-of-life (EOL) to optimize indirect material inventory
  • Works with Suppliers to improve lead-time performance, reduce MOQ(Minimum Order Quantity) impacts, and improve supplier on-time delivery
  • Reviews pricing discrepancies versus system and actual invoices that Accounting Department provides
  • Works closely with and covers for other MRP Planners as required without assistance
  • Actively works with plant teams and Shared Purchasing Services (SPS) to find opportunities to improve efficiency (reduce inventory) and increase material and spend visibility
  • Conducts monthly continuous improvement activities for their parts portfolio including ROP/Max adjustments, over-max reduction and root cause analysis, POU turn and stocking corrections, obsolete and not planned (ND) management, and trend analysis
  • Optimizes inventory levels (Min/Max) based on usage data
  • Communicates with all levels of leadership and plant personal

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Follows work procedures, work schedules, and expedites workflow
  • Monitors and maintains GMS standards
  • Supports BPD / Scorecard achievement
  • Internal Controls compliance for their function
  • Follows written and oral instructions and follows standard procedures to improve efficiency.
  • Maintains and updates plant TIS's
  • Reviews & Improves WPO across department
  • Oversees Vendor Managed Inventory Programs (Fasteners, vending POUs, Shoe program)

SAFETY:
  • Promote, educate, communicate, and follow up on safety initiatives
  • Maintain housekeeping in area
  • Responsible for the proper use and care of equipment
  • Manage SCM process for 3rd party resources when applicable
  • Perform Annual Safety Evaluation
  • Perform weekly (audit) of SOT's (Safety Observation Tours)
  • Complete safety orientation checklists for new employees

PEOPLE:
  • People engagement & relationship building with the customer and team are essential
  • Mentoring where required from floor to office
  • Maintains safety, attendance, and vacation records
  • Manages 3rd party resources
  • Supervise GM hourly employees and maintain timekeeping (UKG) when applicable
  • Address hourly training and discipline when applicable
  • Understand local UAW agreement
  • Coordinates activities of crib attendants & indirect receiving personnel
  • Practices good labor relations, complies and enforces local agreement
  • Trains, develops, and evaluates employees and coach 3rd party employees
  • Communication liaison between plant and customer
  • Conduct layer audits for crib and Point of Use area's

RESPONSIVENESS:
  • Responsible for processing hourly work elements in support of any BPD and planning initiatives
  • Off shift support for critical plant issues (24x7)
  • Weekend support for critical plant issues (24x7)
  • Responsible to develop and implement a support plan to address critical plant issues while on leave
  • Analysis checklist completed for all stock-outs and problem solving for major stock-out

COST:
  • Keep work group budget on track
  • Support the department's cost reduction initiatives and gap closure requirements
  • Complete FIFO audit for items with expiration dates
  • Maintain and achieve cost goal target
  • Support plant cost counsel accounts: 2000, 3000, 5000, 9000

QUALITY:
  • Maintain cycle count accuracy
  • Completion of yearly CSA's per the schedule
  • Maintain database and integrity
  • Dangerous goods transportation training
  • Misc. Plant Projects
  • Export Compliance

KEY METRICS OF PERFORMANCE:
  • Personal and team KPI's
  • Indirect Material Inventory Accuracy
  • # of Indirect Material Stock Outs or Line down time due to indirect material shortage
  • % of receipts completed by warehouse personnel
  • Indirect Material Supplier Overtime Performance
  • Late / Over-due PR's not contracted
  • Indirect Materials Inventory Reduction
  • Indirect Material Premium Freight vs. Budget
  • Repairable Parts bought new
  • STS Parts bought new

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 7-10+ years of relevant experience
  • Four-year degree from college or technical school preferred, or equivalent work experience
  • Familiarity with Indirect Material policies, BPD's, OPEX, and driving results
  • Managing contractors and UAW employees
  • Project Management experience, overseeing and coordinating inventory reduction and crib organization, technology development & deployment projects

LEADERSHIP SKILLS:
  • Personal accountability
  • Bias for action
  • Personal ownership
  • Ability to teach, coach and mentor others
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity and work effectually with minimum oversite

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages
  • Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs

REASONING ABILITY:
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions

COMPUTER SKILLS:
  • Knowledge of Database software, inventory software, manufacturing software, rrder processing systems
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), such as Excel v-look-up and pivot tables
  • Experience working with SAP and/or Maximo preferred
  • Power BI, Glean, Co-pilot, Slack, PowerApps experience preferred
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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General Motors is a company with global scale and capabilities, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, with employees around the world. The company employs over 165,000 people, serves six continents, operates across 22 time zones, and has a diverse workforce speaking 75 languages1. GM’s vision is to drive the world forward by pioneering innovations that move and connect people to what matters. The company is working towards an all-electric future with its new Ultium Platform and is pushing transportation options beyond our wildest imaginations with autonomous vehicles. GM is also committed to becoming the most inclusive company in the world.

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Transportation equipment manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Detroit, MI, US

Year founded

1908

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