Material Manager

Job summary

The Material Manager oversees local procurement activities, inventory control, and warehouse operations to ensure cost-effective material management. They are also responsible for leading and developing management staff while fostering strong vendor relationships and negotiating contracts.

Job details

Why DH Pace? The DH Pace Company is a family-owned and privately held business with annual sales over $1 billion through 60+ offices located across the continental United States. The Company is an industry leader in the distribution, installation, maintenance, and repair of a complete range of commercial, industrial, and residential door, docking and security products. In 2026, DH Pace is celebrating its 100th anniversary in business. Material Manager — DH Pace Company, Inc. 100 Years in Business | Advancement Opportunities Build a career with a company that's been building for 100 years. DH Pace Company, Inc. is seeking to hire a Material Manager in our Denver, CO location. The Material Manager will have oversight of the material management program for the assigned local market which includes the negotiation of material costs, freight costs, and all aspects of inventory control, as well as the management of other supervisory/management roles. The Material Manager will also manage overall procurement activities to ensure best cost obtained for all materials, freight, and equipment ordered and shipped. What You'll Do Lead and support all aspects of the materials program for your assigned markets. Develop and implement division strategic procurement sourcing and management across multiple segments, participate in negotiating supplier contracts, and build strong relationships with vendors. Manage and analyze inventory through the entire procurement lifecycle; perform cycle counts and audits for the markets assigned. Oversee parts, shop, and warehouse operations within the markets implementing, maintaining stock levels, overall efficiencies, and providing feedback to improve the operational process. Actively lead contract negotiations and foster vendor relations to ensure company has a competitive advantage when buying based on market research. Manage vendor's performance, product quality, delivery, and cost. Recognize key vendor partners and initiate relationships and buying programs that will assure long term vendor partnerships. Efficiently manage, provide leadership for, and develop management staff for future advancement through effective communication, coaching, training, and development. Determine staffing levels and ensure compliance with company hiring counseling/discipline and termination policies. Foster a cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximize employee morale and productivity. Address and resolve all employee concerns/issues in a timely manner. Review, evaluate, and measure employee performance against company goals and standards and establish target for improvement when necessary; recommend promotion/job change and/or compensation changes for employees under assigned responsibility on pre-determined and timely basis. Oversee material replenishment processes for the warehouse and satellite warehouses. Ability to work additional hours as required. Other duties may be assigned. What You Bring Bachelor's degree preferred or a minimum of up to five (5) years of related experience/training required or equivalent combination of education and experience. Communicate with customer, supervisor, or other office personnel in an effective and timely manner. Must have average ability to be in a stationary position, move or position delf to move. Must have average ability to operate a computer, phone, and other productivity machinery. Must be able to work under varying degrees of workplace stress where constructive feedback from others is encouraged. Must have excellent conflict resolution skills and be able to diplomatically handle confrontation. Must be able to have average exposure or work around temperature extremes, heights, and work safety hazards including but not limited to, fumes, dust, dirt, and noise. Must be able to ascend/descend a ladder. Must be available and willing to work overtime, weekends, or holidays as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs. Must be available and willing to travel to such locations and with such frequency as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs. Possess an ability for technical software and applications; warehousing, material management, and mechanical systems. The anticipated pay range for this position is below. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. This position may be eligible for an annual performance bonus. Pay Range $66,332—$102,814 USD What We Offer Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage — available your first full month Generous paid time off plus paid holidays and floating holidays Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability 401(k) with employer match Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options Voluntary benefits including supplemental life and critical illness coverage Employee discounts for you and your immediate family Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews Successful completion of employment verifications, background check, drug screen, and driving record (if applicable) required in advance of hire. DH Pace Company, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of DH Pace Company, Inc. without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of DH Pace Company, Inc. Please, no phone calls or emails. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) DH Pace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, sate, or local law.

What you’ll do

The Material Manager oversees local procurement activities, inventory control, and warehouse operations to ensure cost-effective material management. They are also responsible for leading and developing management staff while fostering strong vendor relationships and negotiating contracts.

Requirements

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or at least five years of relevant experience in material management or procurement. The role requires strong communication, conflict resolution skills, and the ability to perform physical tasks in a warehouse environment.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Floating holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental life insurance
• Critical illness coverage
• Employee discounts

Listed skills

• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Warehouse operations · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred
• Contract Negotiation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Procurement
• Inventory management
• Vendor relations
• Contract negotiation
• Supply chain management
• Warehouse operations
• Staff supervision
• Strategic sourcing
• Conflict resolution
• Data analysis
• Cycle counting
• Leadership
• Budgeting
• Inventory control
• Communication
• Good Driving Record
• Constructive Feedback
• Time Off Management
• Procurement Strategy
• Effective Communication
• Warehouse Operations
• Auditing
• Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Contract Negotiation
• Training And Development
• Cycle Counting
• Employee Performance Management
• Sales
• Warehousing
• Inventory Control
• Machinery
• Market Research
• Mechanical Systems
• Negotiation
• Performance Review
• Coaching
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Investigation
• Code Of Federal Regulations
• Molecular Docking
• Handling Confrontation

Job areas

• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Security & Safety
• Materials Manager
• Supply Management Specialist
• Buyers
• Logisticians

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