Materials Buyer Trainee

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.  

We presently have a full-time (temporary) position for a Buyer Trainee at our Elkmont, Alabama Manufacturing Plant. The hours for this role are Monday through Friday with a flexible morning schedule. This position reports to the Materials Purchasing Manager. 

• Develop strategies to control Cost, Quality, Delivery, and Product improvement in the Supply Base.
• Raw material/supply purchasing.
• Develop and execute strategies for continuous improvement of overall total cost of procurement. This should include cost and inventory reduction, delivery performance, and quality improvement.
• Interact with all departments within the plant to discuss supplies, tooling and services required.
• Identify and dispose of obsolete material.
• Identify activities and conditions requiring corrective action, communicate recommendations regarding these matters to the Purchasing Manager and/or plant supervisors for actions to be taken to remedy the matter.
• Coordinate purchasing projects with suppliers, including all contracts, purchase orders, tooling agreements, etc.
• Keep project timelines on track. This would include assuring parts are quoted based on current sourcing strategies.
• Keep all documentation up to date including tooling agreements, contracts, initial stocking levels, and PPAPs.
• Coordinate major resourcing projects for the plant.
• Assure insourcing opportunities are maximized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field, MBA preferred.
• One to three (1-3) years' experience in purchasing, accounting and inventory control practices and procedures and/or manufacturing preferred.
• Previous inventory management experience.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Good interactive people skills with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, management, and/or individuals.
• Collaborator and team leader when needed.
• Ability to apprise a situation and counsel team members accordingly.
• Work safely as a condition of hire and continued employment.
• Able to negotiate and write contracts for MRO and direct supplies (following standardized company templates).
• Ability to manage new product and process improvement projects in a demanding environment.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems is required.

PREFERREDS

• Entrepreneurial in their thinking.
• Knowledge of the lean manufacturing principles and cellular manufacturing concepts.
• Interest in further development of personal skills and knowledge.
• Eagerness to help find solutions to
• Interest in current technology and trends.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Travel - could involve some travel Ability to: 

Comprehend complexity.

Perform repetitive tasks.

Maintain work pace.

Perform complex and/or varied tasks.

Strength: Work with others

Standing Work alone

Walking Influence people

Sitting Evaluate and make decisions.

Lifting Direct, plan and control work 

Carrying Memorize

Pushing Analyze

Pulling Work under stress

Climbing Relate to other people.

Crouching Rationalize

Stooping Work as directed

Kneeling

Reaching WORK ENVIRONMENT

Turning

Ability to:

Work extended hours.

EQUIPMENT

Computer and Printer

Telephone/Overhead Paging

Copy machine.

Fax machine/scanner

Camera