Director of Materials Management Jobs

Director of Materials Management jobs are open across healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and retail, from mid-level manager to VP-level executive, with specializations in supply chain optimization, procurement, and inventory control. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles116+
Top stateTexas
Top employerOracle
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type62% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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SAP Functional Architect - Materials Management (MM)
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SAP Functional Architect - Materials Management (MM)
Oldcastle Infrastructure
Atlanta, Georgia
Cloud Architecture
Solutions Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$150k - $180k/yr
Hybrid
Master data management
1,001-5,000

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Manager - Materials Management
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Manager - Materials Management
UC Health
Cincinnati, Ohio
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Six Sigma Certification
10,000+

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Materials Management Coordinator & Surgical Technologist
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Materials Management Coordinator & Surgical Technologist
Adventist Healthcare Surgery Center at National Harbor
Oxon Hill, Maryland
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
$42 - $45/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in business administration

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Materials Management Technician- FT Days | Denver LTACH
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Materials Management Technician- FT Days | Denver LTACH
PAM Health
Denver, Colorado
Inventory Control
Logistics & Inventory
Warehouse Operations
$19 - $24/hr
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Materials Management Technician - Operating Room (OR) - Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
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Materials Management Technician - Operating Room (OR) - Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
Roper St. Francis Healthcare
Charleston, South Carolina
Business Development
Customer Success
Growth Marketing
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Director of Materials Management Job Market

Who's Hiring

Oracle6 open roles
SpaceX5 open roles
Baptist Memorial Health Care5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Food & Beverage

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in director of materials management jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field
  • 7 or more years of progressive experience in materials management or supply chain
  • Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Infor
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and reduce inventory carrying costs at scale
  • Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
  • APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred by most employers

Tips for Your Director of Materials Management Job Search

Quantify inventory and cost outcomes

Your resume needs numbers tied to scope: total inventory value you managed, carrying cost reductions you achieved, and service-level targets you hit. Hiring managers for this role screen heavily on operational scale, so vague descriptions of responsibilities won't get you past the first read.

Highlight cross-functional leadership experience

Directors of materials management are expected to coordinate procurement, warehousing, production planning, and finance simultaneously. Show specific examples where you aligned multiple departments under a single materials strategy, not just managed one silo of the supply chain.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists director of materials management openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by industry system requirements

Healthcare systems often require materials managers with ERP experience in Lawson or Infor, while manufacturers lean on SAP or Oracle. Reading job descriptions for the specific system named helps you filter for roles where your existing tool experience is a direct match.

Prepare a materials strategy case study

Interviewers at the director level routinely ask how you'd assess and overhaul an existing materials operation. Arrive with a structured example from your background covering your diagnostic process, the changes you made, and the measurable outcome, not just a general description of what you managed.

Negotiate scope alongside compensation

When an offer comes, clarify reporting structure, budget authority, and headcount before signing. Directors of materials management sometimes inherit underfunded teams or fragmented systems, and understanding those constraints upfront shapes whether the role is set up for success.

Director of Materials Management Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most director of materials managements?

The companies hiring the most director of materials managements right now include Oracle, SpaceX, and Baptist Memorial Health Care, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems and large manufacturers consistently account for the highest volume of active postings.

How many director of materials management jobs are remote?

About 38% of director of materials management openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most materials operations. Strategic and corporate-level roles, such as those tied to supply chain planning or vendor management, are more likely to offer remote flexibility than positions tied to a physical distribution center or plant floor.

How do you become a director of materials management?

Most directors of materials management build their path through progressive roles in purchasing, inventory control, or warehouse operations before moving into management. Earning an APICS certification such as the CPIM or CSCP strengthens your candidacy significantly. Gaining cross-functional exposure across procurement, logistics, and production planning, then leading a team through a measurable improvement project, is typically what moves a manager into director-level consideration.

Can you get a director of materials management job without prior director experience?

Yes, but you need to demonstrate director-level impact before the title. Candidates who have managed a full materials function end-to-end, led initiatives that reduced costs or improved service levels at a meaningful scale, and supervised multi-person teams are competitive even without the exact title. Framing your resume around outcomes and organizational scope matters more than the job title you held.

What does the director of materials management interview process look like?

Most employers run a phone screen focused on operational background, followed by one or two rounds of panel interviews with supply chain leadership, finance, and operations stakeholders. Candidates are typically asked to walk through a materials challenge they solved, describe how they manage supplier relationships under pressure, and explain how they align materials strategy to production or service delivery goals. A take-home scenario or presentation is common at larger organizations.

Where can I find and apply to director of materials management jobs?

You can find and apply to director of materials management jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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