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Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.\nPay Range:\n$132,400.00 - $217,600.00Position Summary\nThe Senior Manager, Materials (San Jose) is responsible for leading and overseeing the Materials Planning, Purchasing, and Warehouse/Materials Operations teams to ensure the efficient flow of materials throughout the manufacturing process in a regulated life sciences environment. This role provides end-to-end leadership for material availability, procurement execution, inventory management, warehousing, and material movement to support production schedules, operational performance, and customer requirements. The Materials Manager drives cross-functional alignment, operational excellence, process standardization, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with applicable quality and regulatory standards.\nKey Responsibilities\nLeadership & Team Management\nProvide direct leadership and oversight of the Materials Planning, Purchasing, and Warehouse/Materials Operations teams.\nEstablish clear roles, responsibilities, performance expectations, and accountability across all three functions.\nCoach, develop, and build team capabilities to support current operational needs and future business growth.\nDrive collaboration and alignment across planning, purchasing, warehousing, manufacturing, and quality.\nEnsure appropriate staffing, resource allocation, and operational coverage to meet business demands.\nMaterials Planning & Production Readiness\nOversee materials planning activities to ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and supplies required for manufacturing.\nDrive alignment between production schedules, demand forecasts, material requirements, and inventory levels.\nProactively identify and mitigate material shortages, supply constraints, and manufacturing disruptions.\nImprove planning accuracy, MRP effectiveness, and material replenishment processes.\nPurchasing & Supplier Coordination\nOversee day-to-day purchasing activities to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials.\nEnsure purchase order execution, supplier follow-up, and resolution of material delivery issues.\nPartner with Strategic Sourcing and Procurement leadership on supplier performance, cost optimization, and supply continuity.\nDrive purchasing process improvements, compliance, and operational efficiency.\nSupport supplier-related escalations and material availability risk mitigation.\nWarehouse & Materials Operations\nLead warehouse and materials operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, material handling, and production material replenishment.\nEnsure efficient material movement and flow between warehouse and manufacturing operations.\nMaintain inventory accuracy, material traceability, lot control, and appropriate storage conditions.\nOversee cycle counting, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation.\nDrive improvements in warehouse productivity, space utilization, safety, and operational performance.\nInventory Management & Operational Excellence\nOwn inventory performance, including inventory accuracy, turns, excess and obsolete materials, and working capital optimization.\nEstablish and monitor KPIs across planning, purchasing, and warehouse operations.\nIdentify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency.\nLead continuous improvement initiatives and support standardization of materials management processes.\nLeverage ERP/MRP systems and data analytics to improve decision-making and execution.\nQuality & Regulatory Compliance\nEnsure materials management activities comply with applicable GMP, ISO, and internal quality system requirements.\nPartner with Quality to manage nonconforming materials, material holds, deviations, and corrective actions.\nMaintain appropriate material traceability, documentation, and inventory controls.\nSupport internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.\nPromote a culture of quality, safety, compliance, and accountability.\nQualifications\nRequired\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field.\n8+ years of progressive experience in materials management, purchasing, inventory management, or manufacturing supply chain operations.\n3+ years of leadership experience overseeing teams or multiple operational functions.\nExperience in life sciences, biotechnology, diagnostics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or another regulated manufacturing environment.\nStrong understanding of materials planning, purchasing, warehouse operations, and 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