Materials Manager

Department Campus Services Job Summary The Campus Services Department is seeking a Materials Manager. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE),12-month, professional faculty position. Key Responsibilities Forecasts, develops and implements materials management policies, activities and processes for surplus, recycling, small scale moving services, campus mail and shipping activities for the University. Ensures effective management of resources utilizing knowledge of the market, benchmarking and other resources. Research, plan, and implements long-range strategic plans and goals for the materials management unit in coordination with the Campus Services Director. Ensures fiscal accountability through coordination and guidance in preparing the annual budgets for materials management unit. Evaluate fees and recommend appropriate updates to fees for services provided. Authorizes expenditures and administers the Surplus Property, Recycling, Campus Mail and Shipping budgets. Ensures billings and payments are accurate and processed in a timely manner. Advises supervisory staff in establishing goals, determine future projects, and develop student and customer outreach and engagement. Collaborate with procurement, sustainability, facilities, IT, and other key units to align services with university goals. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with departments within the university and local community. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related field. Experience managing mail and shipping operations, end-of lifecycle reallocation, sale, repurpose, and disposal of property and materials. Recent and progressive supervisory experience with multiple staff direct-reports. Supervisory 3–5 years’ experience. Warehouse Management 3–5 years’ experience Demonstrated ability to work in a team setting and as a leader for a responsive and diverse set of professionals. Demonstrated ability to work independently and resolve complex problems. Excellent computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office Suite products. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience with self-funded/support operations. Previous higher education, manufacturing, or commercial waste collection, disposal, and recycling experience. Previous vendor service contract management experience. Skills Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal communication skills. Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple competing priorities. Proficiency in data analysis, reporting tools, and communication platforms. Experience reviewing, reporting and tracking budgets. Demonstrated ability to facilitate collaboration across diverse teams and constituents and build effective working relationships. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and HR and recruitment software. Ability to travel to various locations as needed for conferences, meetings or other engagements. Attributes Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities with a solutions-oriented mindset. A commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Ability to work independently and in teams, demonstrating strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to be adaptable, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement. Working Conditions / Schedule Warehouse environment with extreme temperature fluctuations. Large vehicles operated in congested areas and backing into loading areas. Offsite evaluations of vacant buildings and large equipment to determine value and appropriate means of disposition. Salary Range 88k - 100k Anticipated Start Date 2026-10-26 Anticipated End Date We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. Background Checks and Additional Information OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr