Supply Chain Director

Director of Materials Management

Compensation: 120-150k base

Location: Colorado (on-site)

About the Opportunity

We're partnering with a mid-sized, highly engineered manufacturing company that supports defense and government customers. This organization produces precision components and specialized devices used in mission-critical systems , with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and reliability.

They are experiencing growth and operational transformation and are looking to bring in a Director of Materials Management to lead supply chain, procurement, and inventory functions while helping modernize systems and processes.

Position Overview

This role will be responsible for end-to-end materials management , including procurement, planning, inventory control, and supplier strategy. You will play a key role in optimizing supply chain operations, improving visibility and traceability, and supporting compliance requirements tied to government contracts .

This is a hands-on leadership role in a manufacturing environment, with responsibility for both team leadership and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, materials planning, and inventory management across the operation
• Develop and execute supplier sourcing and qualification strategies
• Ensure compliance with government contracting requirements (FAR/DFARS) and export controls (ITAR)
• Drive improvements in MRP/ERP systems, data integrity, and reporting
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and quality teams
• Improve on-time delivery, inventory optimization, and cost performance
• Build and develop a high-performing team across materials and supply chain functions
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships in a regulated environment

Qualifications

• 8-15+ years of experience in materials management, supply chain, or procurement
• Experience in manufacturing environments (aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and/or compliance-driven environments
• Experience leading or optimizing ERP/MRP systems
• Proven leadership experience managing teams (buyers, planners, materials)
• Strong understanding of inventory control, demand planning, and supplier management

Why This Role

• Opportunity to step into a director-level leadership role with strong scope and visibility
• Growth-focused organization with ongoing operational improvements and system upgrades
• High-impact role influencing supply chain strategy and execution
• Collaborative, engineering-driven environment