Position: Materials Manager

Overview: As the Materials Manager, you will lead the Supply Chain function, overseeing all aspects of procurement, planning, inventory management, and logistics. Your role will involve developing and implementing commodity strategies and sourcing decisions to meet business supply requirements while ensuring compliance with regulations and company objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy: Direct the Supply Chain function, encompassing procurement, estimating, planning, inventory management, shipping/receiving, logistics, and SIOP (Sales, Inventory, Operations Planning). Develop and execute commodity strategies and sourcing decisions to optimize the supply chain.Inventory & KPI Management: Create and implement inventory reduction strategies. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to working capital and inventory control, striving for continuous improvement.Procurement & Compliance: Develop and execute procurement strategies, identify cost-saving opportunities, and manage budgets. Ensure all procurement activities comply with relevant domestic and international laws and regulations.Risk Management: Mitigate supply risk through effective contingency planning, assessing supplier capabilities, disaster preparedness, and evaluating financial stability.Supplier Development: Enhance supplier and supply base capabilities. Track and forecast global market trends and geopolitical factors impacting the supply chain.Supplier Selection & Contracting: Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, solicit and review bids, and negotiate and award contracts. Maintain strong vendor relationships and oversee payment approvals.Continuous Improvement: Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain, implementing performance measures and fostering a culture of excellence.Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of procurement professionals, including staff selection, performance management, development, and training, to ensure alignment with business goals.Cost Control: Achieve year-over-year reductions in Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and Purchase Cost Variance (PCV).

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.Experience: Minimum of 10 years in materials/purchasing and supply chain leadership for manufactured and machined products.Skills:Proficiency in strategic sourcing and the development of sourcing strategies.Managerial experience with vendors, buyers, and Supply Chain Specialists.Expertise in inventory management, contract negotiations, demand forecasting, and operations planning.Proven ability to drive financial and operational performance through effective procurement strategies.Track record of leading transformational change and improving KPI initiatives.Experience with SAP ERP systems preferred.In-depth knowledge of contracts, compliance, and procurement laws (domestic and international).Hands-on experience in vendor selection, negotiation, and sourcing at a leadership level.Strong project management, negotiation, and communication skills.High energy, entrepreneurial spirit, and a decisive, confident approach.

For Connecticut, the estimated base salary range for this position is $121,023 to $153,545.  The specific salary offered for this, or any given role will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget.  At Silgan, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short-and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.