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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Materiel Program Manager to oversee the acquisition, distribution, and inventory of materials for our projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the purchase of materials in line with project requirements and budget constraints. They will also be tasked with developing and implementing strategies for material procurement, warehousing, and distribution. The Materiel Program Manager will work closely with project managers, suppliers, and logistics teams to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of materials. They will also be expected to monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand, and conduct risk assessments on potential contracts and suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of supply chain management, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
Responsibilities
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- Coordinating with project managers and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Monitoring and forecasting upcoming levels of demand.
- Conducting risk assessments on potential contracts and suppliers.
- Negotiating contracts with suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals.
- Overseeing the inventory of materials.
- Ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Preparing and presenting performance reports to senior management.
- Identifying and addressing problems and opportunities for improvement.
- Training and mentoring staff in material management procedures.
Requirements
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- Proven experience as a Materiel Program Manager or similar role.
- Strong understanding of supply chain management.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Proficiency in relevant software, such as inventory management systems.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe a time when you successfully negotiated a contract with a supplier?
- How do you handle risk assessments for potential contracts and suppliers?
- Can you describe a time when you had to make a difficult decision in order to meet a deadline?
- How do you ensure compliance with company policies and regulations?
- Can you describe a time when you identified and addressed a problem or opportunity for improvement?