Materials Specialist

Materials Specialist - Allen, TX

Location: Allen, TX -- Hybrid (Remote Fridays Only) Schedule: Monday - Friday 5:00AM-3:30PM Pay Rate: $30-$32/hour Contract Length: 6 Months (Potential for Extension & Perm Conversion) Start Date: Immediate Hire Opportunity

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Materials Specialist to join a dynamic supply chain and operations team on a 6-month contract basis. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the timely and accurate procurement, delivery, and inventory management of materials required to support business operations. The ideal candidate will have strong purchasing experience, ERP system knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain challenges.

This role offers a hybrid schedule with remote work available on Fridays and the possibility of extension based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Supply Chain Operations

• Process purchase requisitions and create purchase orders.
• Monitor purchase order confirmations and proactively resolve quantity, pricing, and delivery discrepancies.
• Coordinate with suppliers, purchasing teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely material availability.
• Maintain and update purchase orders as changes occur.
• Investigate and resolve purchasing and invoicing discrepancies.
• Communicate delivery delays and update ERP systems with accurate status information.
• Monitor supplier performance and support quality and supplier management initiatives.
• Prepare and distribute demand forecasts to suppliers.
• Support invoice verification and vendor issue resolution.

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory levels and material availability to prevent stockouts.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within ERP systems.
• Investigate and resolve system discrepancies and inventory errors.
• Participate in inventory counts and audits.
• Execute subcontracting processes with external suppliers.
• Support replenishment strategies and inventory optimization efforts.

Logistics & Material Coordination

• Track material deliveries and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate material imports, transfers, and stock movements as required.
• Prepare shipping documentation and related records.
• Support warranty claim processing, returns, and supplier corrective actions.
• Collaborate with planning and production teams to ensure material availability and operational continuity.

Continuous Improvement

• Support process improvement and change management initiatives.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency, data accuracy, and service performance.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in purchasing, materials management, supply chain, procurement, or inventory control.
• ERP system experience required; SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• MBA, CPIM, PMP, or other supply chain certifications.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, construction, or technical operations environments.
• Knowledge of supplier management, forecasting, and inventory optimization practices.
• Experience coordinating material deliveries and vendor performance management.

Key Competencies

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong attention to detail and process compliance
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams
• Strong information gathering and problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Why Apply?

• Competitive pay: $30-$32/hour
• Immediate hiring opportunity
• Hybrid work schedule with remote Fridays
• Potential contract extension based on business needs
• Opportunity to work with a leading global organization and contribute to critical supply chain operations

• Free training to upgrade your skills, including a free college tuition program
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k
• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• 24/7 Manpower customer care support
• Voted #1 best places to work by Glassdoor 2021

If these roles interest you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you ASAP to discuss this great opportunity. About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.