Supervisor, Materials (Purchasing)

Summit Polymers, Inc.•Elizabethtown, KY

3d•Onsite

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. JOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU’LL BE CHALLENGED AND valued. 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

High school graduate with a minimum of two or more years inventory experience.
One year experience in purchasing or similar field.
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 (Traditional score of 20 on the Cognitive portion).

Responsibilities

Supervises and directs the activities of Materials Coordinators, Purchasing.
Directs, instructs, and trains new and promoted employees, and monitors, evaluates, and corrects employee performance and behavior as necessary.
Process purchase order requisitions through computer, noting prices and ship dates.
Expedites orders as required.
Prints purchase orders and verifies all daily receiving reports for processing to cost accounting.
Maintains and updates all purchasing records and documents (including vendor records, files, catalogues, literature, and price lists).
Responsible for raw material files and records pertinent to transactions and operations.
Processes receiving slips and invoices.
Prepares correspondence to expedite purchased materials, revise or change purchase orders, effect cancellations, improve terms, and obtain bids.
Processes monthly purchased items (including all raw materials and components) physical inventory counts into the computer system.
Maintains and updates departmental records on employee performance including the initiation of new records and reporting procedure.
Investigates and implements disciplinary actions in accord with corporate personnel policies and procedures.
Participates in and coordinates company programs, e.g., communications, job training, vacation scheduling, etc.
Prepares reports on accidents, injuries, inventory on hand, disciplinary support data, etc.
Performs other tasks and duties as required, necessitated, or directed.