{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"439a01a0cd0fddc552f2c258","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/439a01a0cd0fddc552f2c258","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/439a01a0cd0fddc552f2c258","title":"Material Manager-Data Center","description":"JOB TITLE: Material Manager\nAbout the Role:\nWe are looking for a highly energetic, result oriented, passionate, and hands-on Materials Manager with a desire to join a growing team. The person should be able to support project logistics management as well as plan, direct, and coordinate the activities involved in purchasing materials, products, and services, including maintaining a just in time model to ensure the material is delivered to the datacenter site when needed.\nThe primary purpose of this position is to ensure that the company has the proper amount of product required for the completion of respective projects. It is the incumbent’s responsibility to ensure that suppliers meet the company’s targets for quality, delivery, and total cost of acquisition. The material manager will source products and place Purchase Orders per established Purchasing Best Practices. The position is also charged with establishing the appropriate strategies to enhance product quality and reduce costs. They will hold suppliers accountable within the assigned categories based on established company goals. In addition, this position customarily and regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment when buying products for the company, evaluates and implements additions, deletions, and consolidations for products, solicits product information and promotional opportunities from suppliers and communicates this information to management. They maximize fill-rates, increases GMROI for products, and minimize replenishment costs. The position also requires the management of project logistics activities including but not limited to the storage, receiving, inventory, disposition, and shipping of materials.\nWhat You’ll Do:\n\nAnalyzes BOMs to evaluate, research and attain all procured materials for respective projects\n\nCreates a systematic approach to ordering materials to minimize inventory level and shipping costs\n\nCreates a positive working relationship with materials vendors\n\nAssist with the bidding process when appropriate by offering pricing schedules of relevant supplies and materials\n\nManages supply-chain issues with suppliers to ensure on-time product availability\n\nDocuments and organizes deliveries and product returns.\n\nManagement and execution of purchase orders\n\nMaintains purchase order confirmations\n\nManages special orders\n\nComplete tracking of shipment from purchase order to delivery and manages all shipping charges\n\nDevelops tools and procedures to improve the procurement cycle\n\nProvides courteous, professional service to customers\n\nManage project logistics functions to serve the project needs\n\nPartner with organizational operations team to drive efficient logistics and material management processes\nKey Performance Indicators\n\nInventory Turns\n\nMOS - Months of Supply\n\nExcess & Dead Inventory - as a % of overall inventory\n\nFill Rates (On Time Delivery)\n\nPO Confirmation Lead Times\n\nPO Cost Reduction\nWhat You’ll Need:\n\nAt least 8 years of purchasing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\n\nGood computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office.\n\nIntegrated Financial System and/or ERP Software experience, such as Commerce Center, J.D. Edwards, etc. is preferred.\n\nCPM or advanced education in Purchasing, Logistics or Supply Chain Management is a plus\n\nRelevant product knowledge\n\nPrior negotiating experience helpful\n\nPrevious experience in the datacenter industry is helpful\n\nKnowledge and experience working with Copper/Fiber Optic Testing/Cabling Standards a plus\nWhy CBRE\nWhen you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forwardthinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.\nApplicant AI Use Disclosure:\nWe value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.\nOur Values in Hiring\nAt CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.\nDisclaimers\nApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future\nRelocation assistance and sign-on bonuses may be available on select positions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experience\n#directline\n#cbredirectlinereferral\nCBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Material Manager position is $75,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $105,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.\nEqual Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.\n\nCandidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).","company":"CBRE","rawCompany":"cbre","city":"Ashburn","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-10T09:04:57.835Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3071.04","title":"Supply Chain Managers","slug":"supply-chain-managers"},{"code":"11-3061.00","title":"Purchasing Managers","slug":"purchasing-managers"},{"code":"13-1023.00","title":"Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products","slug":"purchasing-agents-except-wholesale-retail-and-farm-products"}],"industries":[{"code":"518210","title":"Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services","slug":"computing-infrastructure-providers-data-processing-web-hosting-and-related-services"},{"code":"423430","title":"Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"computer-and-computer-peripheral-equipment-and-software-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management Services","slug":"computer-facilities-management-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Material Manager-Data Center","description":"JOB TITLE: Material Manager\nAbout the Role:\nWe are looking for a highly energetic, result oriented, passionate, and hands-on Materials Manager with a desire to join a growing team. The person should be able to support project logistics management as well as plan, direct, and coordinate the activities involved in purchasing materials, products, and services, including maintaining a just in time model to ensure the material is delivered to the datacenter site when needed.\nThe primary purpose of this position is to ensure that the company has the proper amount of product required for the completion of respective projects. It is the incumbent’s responsibility to ensure that suppliers meet the company’s targets for quality, delivery, and total cost of acquisition. The material manager will source products and place Purchase Orders per established Purchasing Best Practices. The position is also charged with establishing the appropriate strategies to enhance product quality and reduce costs. They will hold suppliers accountable within the assigned categories based on established company goals. In addition, this position customarily and regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment when buying products for the company, evaluates and implements additions, deletions, and consolidations for products, solicits product information and promotional opportunities from suppliers and communicates this information to management. They maximize fill-rates, increases GMROI for products, and minimize replenishment costs. The position also requires the management of project logistics activities including but not limited to the storage, receiving, inventory, disposition, and shipping of materials.\nWhat You’ll Do:\n\nAnalyzes BOMs to evaluate, research and attain all procured materials for respective projects\n\nCreates a systematic approach to ordering materials to minimize inventory level and shipping costs\n\nCreates a positive working relationship with materials vendors\n\nAssist with the bidding process when appropriate by offering pricing schedules of relevant supplies and materials\n\nManages supply-chain issues with suppliers to ensure on-time product availability\n\nDocuments and organizes deliveries and product returns.\n\nManagement and execution of purchase orders\n\nMaintains purchase order confirmations\n\nManages special orders\n\nComplete tracking of shipment from purchase order to delivery and manages all shipping charges\n\nDevelops tools and procedures to improve the procurement cycle\n\nProvides courteous, professional service to customers\n\nManage project logistics functions to serve the project needs\n\nPartner with organizational operations team to drive efficient logistics and material management processes\nKey Performance Indicators\n\nInventory Turns\n\nMOS - Months of Supply\n\nExcess & Dead Inventory - as a % of overall inventory\n\nFill Rates (On Time Delivery)\n\nPO Confirmation Lead Times\n\nPO Cost Reduction\nWhat You’ll Need:\n\nAt least 8 years of purchasing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\n\nGood computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office.\n\nIntegrated Financial System and/or ERP Software experience, such as Commerce Center, J.D. 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We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.\nOur Values in Hiring\nAt CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.\nDisclaimers\nApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future\nRelocation assistance and sign-on bonuses may be available on select positions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experience\n#directline\n#cbredirectlinereferral\nCBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Material Manager position is $75,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $105,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.\nEqual Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.\n\nCandidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).","datePosted":"2026-09-10T09:04:57.835Z","dateModified":"2026-09-10T09:04:57.835Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"CBRE","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Ashburn","addressRegion":"VA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"439a01a0cd0fddc552f2c258"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/439a01a0cd0fddc552f2c258"}}