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.

Snap-on Tools offers an excellent benefits package after only 30 days of service to include:

• 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
• An 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
• A tuition reimbursement program
• A 401K with an employer match/contribution
• Paid vacation time
• 11 paid holidays
• Plus all of our associates are paid WEEKLY.

We presently have a full-time position at our Elkmont, Alabama manufacturing plant for a Materials and Purchasing Manager. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager and is on-site.

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

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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