Program Manager, (Purchasing)
About The Position
Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations. A career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don’t just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We’re always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.
Requirements
- 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).
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
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
