Material Processor/Material Supply Manager - Kaiserslautern
Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients. Outstanding past performance built IDS’s reputation as the leading provider of support for multifaceted operations.IDS International is seeking a Material Processor/Material Supply Manager (MSM) to support the “Total Maintenance Contract for the Kaiserslautern Military Community.” The MSM is responsible for ordering and receiving site construction materials and maintaining accountability of all received materials.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a computerized database system for accomplishing parts and material purchases.
- Develop and implement purchasing policy for review by the Project Manager.
- Review and evaluate all purchase requests for complete and accurate information.
- Track progress of materials/purchase requests to completion.
- Keep management advised of long-lead issues on critical materials.
- Communicate with vendors and suppliers to ensure efficient positive relations.
- Coordinate with vendors concerning prioritization of ordered materials.
- Plan and implement purchasing strategies and activities consistent with the overall aims and requirements of the contract.
- Track on-hand stock levels and determine re-order points for all recurring purchase items.
- Conduct periodic inventory of all DI assets.
- Organize and manage purchase and inventory files.
- Supervise Local National purchasing staff.
- Perform a monthly inventory of the site’s materials and constantly communicate with the Project Manager to ensure all material is on hand or ordered in a timely manner.
Required Qualifications:
- High School diploma or Foreign Country Equivalent.
Language Requirements:
- English and German at level 4 proficiency: At this level an employee is required to possess a high degree of proficiency in both written and spoken English, including the ability to translate the host country language into precise and correct English, and English into the applicable foreign language. On occasion, an employee at this level might be expected to act as an interpreter in situations where considerable importance attaches to proper word meaning.
Computer Skills:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Benefits eligibility may vary based on project site or contract but typical benefits are listed below.
IDS’s competitive benefit package starts you off out on the right foot. Eligibility begins day one.
- Health and Well-being - 100% of employee medical and other insurance premiums are paid by IDS.
- Financial Future – 401(k) with an industry leading match and no waiting period. You are fully vested in all contributions from the start.
- Paid Leave - Generous time off accruals for you to take paid leave, totaling five weeks.
- Professional Development – networking opportunities, informal mentoring, education reimbursement and access to thousands of online professional development resources.
- Casual, fun, and supportive work environment with all the tools and amenities you need to thrive.
Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.If you are unable to apply through the portal and need to speak to someone about necessary accommodations to apply, please email accommodation@idsinternational.com and we will follow up with you.
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