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KSB Company · 1 day ago

Materials & Procurement Manager

KSB Company is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related services. The Materials & Procurement Manager plays a vital role in ensuring that all materials, components, and outsourced services are available to support on-time customer repairs and new part production.

Industrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering
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Responsibilities

Lead materials management, purchasing, and outside processing functions for pump repair and manufacturing
Source raw materials, castings, forgings, and machined components; negotiate with suppliers for best cost, quality, and delivery
Oversee inventory control and warehouse operations to ensure accurate, timely material flow
Expedite and track outsourced services (heat treating, machining, coatings, inspections) to prevent schedule disruptions
Manage inbound/outbound logistics for parts, materials, and finished pumps
Build strong supplier partnerships and drive cost savings, efficiency, and reliability
Ensure production schedules and repair orders are never disrupted by material shortages

Qualification

Materials managementPurchasingSupply chain managementERP/MRP systemsLean/5S certificationMicrosoft OfficeMachining knowledgeFoundry knowledgeIndustrial manufacturing experienceLeadership skillsNegotiation skillsOrganizational skills

Required

High School Diploma/GED + Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or Business and/or equivalent work experience
5+ years' experience in materials management, purchasing, or supply chain (pump/rotating equipment industry preferred)
Knowledge of machining, foundry, and outside processing services
Strong leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office tools
Background in repair, aftermarket, or industrial manufacturing environments is a strong plus

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or Business
5+ years' experience in materials management, purchasing, or supply chain (pump/rotating equipment industry preferred)
Lean/5S or APICS/CPIM certification

Benefits

Fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions
Flexible working time models
Individual training opportunities
The best career prospects

Company

KSB Company

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ABOUT KSB KSB is one of the world’s leading suppliers of pumps, valves and related systems.

H1B Sponsorship

KSB Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)
2022 (1)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2011-01-01Private Equity

Leadership Team

J
Johannes Klein
Founder
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