Buyer

Snap-on; Murphy (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + match

Health, Dental & Vision

Teladoc

AD&D Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Legal Plan

Employee Discount Program

Paid Vacation Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Snap-on is seeking a Buyer/Purchasing Specialist for our on-site team in North Carolina. The role focuses on strategic sourcing of raw materials and components, balancing cost, quality, and delivery to keep production on track.

You will negotiate terms, manage supplier contracts, and monitor orders from kickoff to delivery while collaborating with quality and engineering to ensure material standards. On-site collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SCM or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement experience in manufacturing.
• APICS/ISM certifications are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing: evaluate suppliers by quality, cost, and specs.
• Negotiate prices, submit contracts, terms; review POs.
• Create and issue purchase orders, track status, expedite deliveries.
• Monitor inventory levels; forecast demand with production teams.
• Analyze price proposals and total cost to find savings.
• Ensure materials meet quality; resolve defects and invoice issues.
• Maintain records and report procurement activity and supplier performance.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Inventory management

Cost analysis

Global sourcing

Data analytics

Excel

MRP systems

Supplier relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

APICS CPIM CSCP ISM CPSM certifications preferred

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Who We Are

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.

Buyer

• 401(k) + match
• AD&D Insurance
• Company provided life Insurance plus additional life insurance available
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• MetLife Legal Plan
• Employee Discount Program
• Paid Vacation Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Who We Are

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.

Buyer

Snap-on Benefits Include

• 401(k) + match
• Health, Dental & Vision
• Teladoc
• AD&D Insurance
• Company provided life Insurance plus additional life insurance available
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• MetLife Legal Plan
• Employee Discount Program
• Paid Vacation Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Description

A Buyer/Purchasing Specialist in an industrial environment is responsible for the strategic acquisition of raw materials, components, equipment, and services necessary for manufacturing and operations. This ON-SITE position requires balancing the cost, quality, and delivery of products to ensure an uninterrupted flow of materials and contribute to the company's efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing: Evaluate potential domestic and international suppliers based on quality, cost, and compliance with specifications.
• Negotiation and Contract: Negotiate prices, submit contracts, and terms of purchase. Review purchase orders and agreements.
• Order Processing and Expediting: Create and issue purchase orders, track their status, and expedite deliveries as needed to prevent production delays.
• Inventory Control and Demand Forecasting: Monitor inventory levels to avoid stockouts or overstocking. Collaborate with production and operations teams to forecast future demand.
• Cost Analysis and Optimization: Analyze price proposals, and total cost to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement procurement strategies to achieve savings targets.
• Quality Assurance and Issue Resolution: Work closely with quality control and engineering departments to ensure purchased materials meet quality standards. Resolve issues related to defective or unacceptable goods, invoice discrepancies, and delivery problems.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and detailed records of purchases, supplier information, and contracts. Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, spending, and supplier performance.
• Flexibility: Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in industrial procurement or strategic sourcing within a manufacturing environment.
• Certifications: APICS, CPIM, CSCP, or ISM/CPSM are considered a strong plus.
• Systems: Advanced proficiency in MRP systems to manage demand forecasts, historical data, and operational planning.
• Data Analytics: High-level Excel skills are required; you should be comfortable using Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and develop formulas to query data.
• Global Sourcing: Experience managing international supplier relationships, including an understanding of global logistics, lead times, and landed cost analysis.

Snap-on is a drug-free work environment and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply.

Snap-on is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.