Manager, Material

What is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Materials Manager is responsible for leading all material management activities across project sites, ensuring materials are planned, procured, received, stored, tracked, and delivered to support project execution. This role partners closely with Construction, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, and Vendor teams to ensure material availability while maintaining cost, schedule, and inventory controls.

Location: Manitoba

Term: 6 Months with Possibility of Extension

What You'll Do Here:

• Lead all materials management activities across assigned projects and job sites
• Develop and maintain material tracking, inventory control, receiving, storage, and delivery processes
• Ensure material availability aligns with project schedules, construction priorities, and operational requirements
• Oversee purchase requisitions, goods receipts, inventory transactions, and material movements within SAP
• Manage material readiness reviews and proactively identify potential supply chain or inventory risks
• Partner with Procurement, Project Controls, Construction, and Finance teams to support project execution
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, subcontractors, and logistics providers
• Monitor inventory levels and material forecasts to optimize stock availability and reduce excess inventory
• Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, record keeping, and material traceability throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead teams responsible for warehouse, inventory, receiving, and material coordination functions
• Identify process improvements and implement best practices to enhance materials management performance
• Support project audits, contract compliance, and company governance requirements
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence

What You Bring to the Team:

• 7+ years of experience in materials management, supply chain, logistics, procurement, or inventory management within construction, utilities, infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects
• Previous leadership experience managing material coordinators, warehouse personnel, or project logistics teams
• Strong knowledge of materials management principles, inventory control practices, procurement processes, and supply chain operations
• Experience supporting large-scale construction or infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of material forecasting, inventory optimization, and warehouse operations
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP for purchasing, inventory management, and goods receipt activities
• Ability to interpret contracts, purchase orders, supplier agreements, and project requirements
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing material costs, budgets, and reporting
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills