Self-Storage Manager Jobs in Nebraska (NOW HIRING)

Company Overview

Tank Holding Corporation has become the market leader and manufacturer of rotationally molded poly and welded steel bulk storage and material handling products in North America. Tank is growing rapidly and is always working to expand its capabilities and diversify product offerings consistent with the company values of growth and service to its customers.

Job Summary

This role will oversee the companys purchasing operations, leading a team of Buyers responsible for sourcing and procurement across multiple locations. The Purchasing Manager will drive supplier performance, cost efficiency, and standardization of purchasing processes to ensure timely delivery of quality materials and services. This role will work closely with plant leadership, supply chain, and finance to support operational goals and company growth.

This job is for you if

• Youre a strategic thinker who enjoys leading and developing teams.
• You have a strong understanding of supply chain management, procurement, and vendor relations.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can balance day-to-day execution with long-term planning.
• You are skilled at negotiating, analyzing data, and driving process improvements.
• You communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and maintain composure under pressure.
• You are self-motivated, results-oriented, and take pride in your work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Buyer team across multiple facilities, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings, efficiency, and quality targets.
• Manage vendor relationships and performance, including negotiating contracts, terms, and pricing agreements.
• Oversee purchasing processes to ensure timely procurement of materials, supplies, and services to meet production schedules.
• Coordinate with operations, scheduling, engineering, and customer service to anticipate material needs and resolve supply issues.
• Monitor and analyze inventory levels, safety stock, and lead times to optimize purchasing decisions.
• Ensure data accuracy within the ERP system, including pricing, supplier information, and order tracking.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers while evaluating current suppliers for continuous improvement opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
• 710 years of purchasing or supply chain experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of procurement, sourcing, inventory control, and vendor management.
• Experience in manufacturing or multi-site operations preferred.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasional, represents 1 to 33% or 1-2 hours of an 8-hour workday.
• Frequently, represents 34 to 66% or 2 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours of an 8-hour workday.
• Regularly, represents 67 to 100% or 6 to 8 hours of an 8-hour workday.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and peripheral vision.
• Work Environment
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside.

AAP/EEO Statement

Tank Holding provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, sexual or affectional orientation, marital or veteran status, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, status with regard to public assistance or any characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay Transparency

If a pay range is listed, it is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and the employees physical work location.