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Automation Personnel Services

Materials and Purchasing Manager

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A Purchasing Manager manages the purchasing of supplies for a company or organization. Develops policies and schedules for regular procurements. Trains and supervises staff, develops relationships with suppliers, researches and inspects supplies, and negotiates supply and shipping prices.

$94,897 / year median in Alabama

+2% projected growth

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Materials and Purchasing Manager Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Materials and Purchasing Manager for a company based in Elkmont , AL. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material flow to support manufacturing operations while optimizing inventory levels, supplier performance and procurement costs. Pay Rate $ 115,000 annually Schedule and Hours Monday through Friday, 7 3 0 am to 4 00 pm. Materials and Purchasing Manager Duties and Responsibilities Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives. Source, negotiate, and manage supplier agreements, and contracts. Manage MRP/ERP planning processes and inventory accuracy. Coordinate cycle counts and physical inventory activities. Monitor purchasing spend and budget performance. Materials and Purchasing Manager Qualifications and Requirements B.S. degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering or related field. 5+ years of purchasing, materials management, or supply chain leadership experience. Manufacturing environment experience required. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis, including power
BI. APICS CPIM/CSCP
preferred. Job Type Direct Hire Benefits Weekly Pay Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours 401(k) Retirement Plan Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates. Click Apply Now to submit your application or call us at 256.584.0325 to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at Automation Personnel Services Decatur Branch 1425 6th Avenue SE Decatur, AL 35601 Bonus Opportunity! We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout. About Automation Personnel Services Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing.
Our accolades include:
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 by 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 (2025). Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). Get that New Job Feeling! Apply Today! Equal Opportunity Employer APSDecatur