Materials & Purchasing Manager

Aston Carter•Elkmont, AL

3d•$115,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials & Purchasing Manager is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material flow to support manufacturing operations while optimizing inventory levels, supplier performance, and procurement costs. This role leads purchasing, materials planning, inventory control, and supplier management activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of purchasing, materials management, or supply chain leadership experience.
Manufacturing environment experience required.
Experience managing suppliers and contract negotiations.
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.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.
APICS CРІМ
APICS CSCP
CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
Lean Manufacturing Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Responsibilities

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.
Ensure material availability to support production schedules.
Manage 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 Shipping & Receiving activities
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.
Lead and develop purchasing and materials personnel.
Establish department goals, KPIs, and performance metrics.
Coach team members and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Support succession planning and employee development.
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.

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
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 at 3%
Paid vacation, plus three days of paid time off for personal days
11 paid holidays
A climate-controlled work environment with heating and air conditioning.
All of our associates are paid WEEKLY.