Materials & Purchasing Manager

People know Snap-on for the quality of our products, but we know that it is the passion and character of our people that make our company a global leader. With our diverse talents and deep pride in the Snap-on family of brands, we drive innovation and create value. We work hard together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team.

Benefits

• Three health insurance plans to choose from, one includes an employer contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution
• Vision and Dental Insurance plans
• Option for a Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Spending Account (FSA)
• Company paid life insurance, as well as short and long term disability coverage
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance can be purchased at nominal rates
• Discounts on travel and company products including tools
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 401K with an employer match/contribution
• Paid vacation time
• 11 paid holidays
• Weekly pay

Responsibilities

• Purchasing and Supplier Management
  • Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives
  • Source, negotiate, and manage supplier agreements and contracts
  • Evaluate supplier performance on quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness
  • Lead supplier development and corrective action initiatives
  • Identify cost reduction and continuous improvement opportunities
• Materials Planning and Inventory Management
  • Ensure material availability to support the production schedules
  • Manage the MRP/ERP planning processes and inventory accuracy
  • Establish inventory targets and monitor inventory turns
  • Reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory
  • Coordinate cycle counts and physical inventory activities
  • Supervise the shipping and receiving activities
• Operations Support
  • Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams
  • Support new product introductions and engineering change management
  • Resolve material shortages and supply chain disruptions
  • Develop contingency plans to mitigate supply risks
• Team Leadership
  • Lead and develop purchasing and materials personnel
  • Establish department goals, KPI's, and performance metrics
  • Coach team members and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
  • Support succession planning and associate development
• Reporting and Compliance
  • Monitor purchasing spend and budget performance
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement procedures
  • Prepare and present supply chain performance reports to leadership
  • Maintain compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Supplier On-Time Delivery (%)
• Inventory Turns
• Material Shortage Incidents
• Purchase Price Variance (PPV)
• Inventory Accuracy
• Supplier Quality Performance (PPM)
• Cost Savings Achievement
• Production Schedule Attainment

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field
• MBA or advanced degree is preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of purchasing, materials management or supply chain leadership experience
• Manufacturing environment experience is required
• Experience managing suppliers and contract negotiations
• Previous supervisory or management experience is preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong ERP/MRP systems experience (Infor LN, SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, etc.)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis, including Power BI
• Inventory management and demand planning experience
• Understanding of procurement and supply chain best practices

Leadership Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Results-oriented with strong organizational skills

Preferred Certifications

• APICS CPIM
• APICS CSCP
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
• Lean Manufacturing Certification
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

This position reports directly to the Plant Manager and is on-site at our Elkmont, Alabama manufacturing plant.