Summit Polymers · 19 hours ago
Program Manager, (Purchasing)
Portage, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expSummit Polymers is a leading global supplier of automotive interior systems, and they are seeking a Program Manager for Purchasing. The role involves managing program and project budgets, timelines, and serving as a liaison between various departments to ensure effective Supply Chain operations.
AutomotiveManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Participate in pre-production feasibility reviews to determine if new products are capable and designed within manufacturing standards
Coordinates the RFQ, Engineering Change, and New Business Award processes for all changes that impact Supply Chain and/or component pricing
Take the leadership role in the Materials PDT and serve as the liaison between sales, engineering, estimating, accounting, quality and manufacturing
Maintain the program’s overall budget as it relates to Purchasing and Supply Chain.. Review and Track LER detail for the program
Coordinates the activities of the Materials Department as it relates to program and project timing, budget, quality, customer satisfaction, APQP and launch activities
Maintains program and project timelines including development and tracking of the critical path and open issues lists
Collaborates with Buyers to develop and execute key Commodity Strategies
Manages key Supply Chain and Purchasing projects including Sourcing and Component Changes, Critical Supply, and High Impact Supplier Processes
Seeks and reviews opportunities for New Technologies or Innovations for Purchasing
Directs the activities of the Program Buyers to support PDT processes
Coordinates handling of Program Extensions and assists with EC tracking
Participates in and provides key Purchasing information for various gate reviews
Up to 15% travel to International/Domestic locations may be required
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in Business or related field
3 years automotive purchasing experience
prior long term strategic project management experience
7 years progressive manufacturing / supply chain experience
Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices
A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (26 on the Cognitive section)
Up to 15% travel to International/Domestic locations may be required
Company
Summit Polymers
Summit Polymers is a automotive supplier of injection molded interior trim.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2023-12-24
2022-04-29
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