Materials Specialist 3

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Materials Specialist 3

Location: 25551 South Cobb Dr SE Atlanta GA

Duration: 1 Year

Client- Georgia Power

Experience Required: 10 15 Years

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Materials Specialist (Level 3) to manage full-cycle materials procurement inventory control vendor coordination and material distribution for major projects. The ideal candidate has strong experience supporting field teams ensuring material availability preventing shortages and maintaining high standards of safety quality and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Materials Procurement & Vendor Management

Oversee procurement of materials tools and equipment needed for project execution.
Negotiate and maintain relationships with suppliers; monitor vendor performance.
Ensure timely delivery and cost-effective sourcing.

Inventory & Distribution

Maintain organized inventory systems for materials and equipment.
Develop processes for tracking real-time inventory levels and material usage.
Coordinate delivery and distribution of materials to field/project teams.
Allocate resources efficiently to reduce waste and prevent shortages.

Quality Safety & Sustainability

Implement strict quality control checks on incoming materials.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations environmental requirements and sustainability goals.
Train team members on safe material handling and storage protocols.

Documentation Reporting & Budgeting

Maintain accurate records of procurement activities stock levels receipts and distribution.
Prepare material usage reports KPI tracking and inventory analytics.
Assist in developing and managing materials-related budgets; identify cost-saving opportunities.

Problem-Solving & Continuous Improvement

Troubleshoot complex materials issues affecting timelines or quality.
Recommend process improvements to optimize procurement storage and distribution operations.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree preferred in Supply Chain Management Materials Management Logistics Business Construction or related field.
10 15 years of experience in materials procurement inventory management warehouse/distribution operations or supply chain roles.
Strong knowledge of construction or industrial project materials equipment and vendor industries.
Demonstrated success managing complex material requirements for multi-site or large-scale projects.
Advanced knowledge of inventory management systems tracking software and ERP tools.
Excellent communication and vendor negotiation skills.
Proven ability to lead safety practices and enforce material-handling procedures.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions independently.

Preferred Skills

Certification in supply chain or logistics (e.g. APICS CSCP CPIM) a plus
Experience managing budgets for materials and capital projects
Strong Microsoft Excel & reporting skills

Position: Materials Specialist 3 Location: 25551 South Cobb Dr SE Atlanta GA Duration: 1 Year Client- Georgia Power Experience Required: 10 15 Years About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced Materials Specialist (Level 3) to manage full-cycle materials procurement inventory co...