Materials and Purchasing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Materials and Purchasing Manager

Location: Elkmont, Alabama

Salary: $115,000 per year

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Job Type: Direct hire

Keep production moving and strengthen the supply chain.

Automation Personnel Services is recruiting a Materials and Purchasing Manager for a company in Elkmont, Alabama. This is an opportunity for an experienced supply-chain leader to take ownership of the material flow that keeps manufacturing operations running efficiently and reliably.

In this role, you will help shape purchasing strategy, supplier performance, inventory accuracy, and procurement costs. Your decisions will support production continuity while helping the business improve planning, manage spend, and build a more efficient materials operation.

What you’ll do

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Source suppliers and negotiate and manage supplier agreements and contracts.
• Lead MRP and ERP planning processes to support accurate, timely material availability.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and help optimize inventory levels.
• Coordinate cycle counts and physical inventory activities.
• Monitor purchasing spend and budget performance.
• Evaluate supplier performance and identify opportunities to improve cost, service, quality, and reliability.
• Partner with manufacturing and business leaders to anticipate material needs and address supply-chain challenges proactively.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Five or more years of purchasing, materials management, or supply-chain leadership experience.
• Required experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Experience with Power BI.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to use data to make sound purchasing and inventory decisions.

What you can expect

• $115,000 annual salary.
• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule.
• Direct-hire employment.
• Weekly pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• 40-hour service bonus after one year of continuous service and 1,500 hours.
• Six paid holidays after one year of continuous service and 1,500 hours.  

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About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with more than 30 years of experience connecting professionals with opportunities in manufacturing and light-industrial environments. Our recognition includes:

• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016–2026).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019–2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award from the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes in 2025.
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Our recruiters are committed to providing a clear, supportive candidate experience and connecting professionals with meaningful opportunities.

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Automation Personnel Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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