JOB DESCRIPTION



Solving challenges is the very foundation of who we are.

After all, in the beginning, our founder, sea captain Robert Fergusson, didn't particularly care about paint.

When he founded our company in 1921, he just wanted to keep his ship intact and stumbled upon a valuable solution.

Today, that discovery is Rust-Oleum Corporation.


The same passion that drove the Captain to spend his next few years creating the world's first rust-preventative paint still drives us today.

When we see a problem, we work diligently until we've perfected a solution, which has led to some of the most cutting edge, durable and innovative products in the industry.

Our creative and talented team of over 2000 people across every corner of the world, help us remain the global leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry.


The primary result expected from the Materials Manager will be to plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, schedulers, and related workers by purchasing equipment, components, supplies, raw materials, or semi-finished materials for the manufacturing of paint and coatings.


Typical tasks for this position include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Represent the company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
  
  


• Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing raw materials, equipment, finished goods, and supplies.
  
  


• Interview staff and oversee staff training.
  
  


• Locate vendors of materials, equipment, or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
  
  


• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
  
  


• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
  
  


• Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
  
  


• Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
  
  


• Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.


• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Chemistry or Supply Chain.


• 5-10 years of management experience in manufacturing/chemical processing environment.


• Prior paint manufacturing experience preferred but not required.


• Ability to supervise/manage associates.


• Proven abilities to successfully drive continuous improvement, manage multiple priorities, and multitask.


• Ability to collaborate well with other peer groups.


• Good written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong computer skills.