Who We Are:

As part of the Snap-on Tools team, you'll be joining an extraordinary company that has been the industry standard for over 100 years!   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.

Working With Snap-on has Benefits!!

Company-paid benefits include:

• Paid time off, vacation and paid holidays
• Market competitive compensation 
• Retirement programs including 401(k) Plan with matching employer contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – annual optional enrollment period
• Basic dental, Basic life, Basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Short term and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program
• Business travel accident insurance
• Other health education programs, including smoking cessation, annual wellness screening and seasonal flu shot
• Bonus, incentives depending on position and level
• Base pay progression through lateral & promotional development on both managerial and technical career paths
• Tuition Assistance Plan

Snap-on is rooted in the dignity of work. From our founding 105 years ago, we have been dedicated to this timeless principle. We celebrate this work and we celebrate our customers, the makers and the fixers, who perform day in and day out to move the world forward.

Snap-on continually strives to be an employer of choice and offers a Great Place to Work.

Position Summary:   The position is responsible for supporting product development as it relates to purchasing activity for systems and components ranging from concept and process selection, cost modeling, and project management. Authorized contractual agent (buyer) of Snap-on Incorporated with all Suppliers. Responsible for performing duties relating to the sourcing function such as project tracking, tooling and supply contracts, POs, order follow-up, payment reconciliation and provides administrative back up and support to supervisor. Communicates verbally and in writing with suppliers to solicit quotations for products and expedites delivery of open orders. Coordinates with Engineering, Production, and Suppliers for initial part runoff.  Create additional value by significantly reducing Merchandise or Manufacturing costs. Utilize strategic sourcing principles and purchasing best practices to build long-term relationships with suppliers, leverage joint capabilities and foster new product and process innovations.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all new product projects from engineering and merchandising that involve outside suppliers.
• Send out RFQ/RFP as required for vendor selection.
• Understand cost drivers and manipulate to drive lowest cost sourcing with sensitivity to current corporate commodity strategies.
• Negotiate for business unit. Write contracts and purchase orders as needed and assure pricing is correct.
• Act as a liaison between engineers, suppliers, manufacturing plants, and merchandising.
• Coordinate tooling needed for new products. Issue Tooling agreements, bailment agreements as needed. Track all corporate tooling assets in conjunction with the plants.
• Performs supplier assessments, quality audits, and initiate PPAP on all parts.
• Review drawings for completeness, coordinate proper Rev levels for tooling and initial part delivery.
• Recommend and implement initial inventory strategy and part delivery with Supplier
• Monitor supplier performance to POs and contracts.
• Track and communicate lead times, technical requirements, milestones, and timelines with engineering, suppliers, production plants, and merchandising as needed.
• Drive project completion and on time launch of new projects.
• Assist engineering and merchandising with defining project requirements regarding quality, cost, specifications, and delivery.
• Involve suppliers early in the process to maximize quality and minimize cost. (early supplier involvement).

Requirements:

• BA Degree preferred in Operations, Mathematics, Engineering or related field with strong analytical background.
• Significant experience with manufacturing and quality processes in a plant environment.
• Preferred knowledge of supply chain principles.
• Effective communication (written, oral) and interpersonal skills required.  Must be a self starter who is able to work independently and also within a team environment.
• Strong Negotiating Skills with ability to drive costs downward.
• Ability to review and create long term supply contracts.
• Familiarity of ERP (Prefer LN) software, Web based supply purchasing software and Microsoft Office products.
• Familiarity with cost accounting practices.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and quality systems such as ISO.
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to drive a project to completion in a multidiscipline environment.