Program Manager, (Purchasing)
Company: Summit Polymers
Location: Portage
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Program Manager, Purchasing FLSA
STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Director, Supply Chain (Purchasing)
SUMMARY The Program Manager is responsible for managerial and
technical work involving the development and design of the Supply
Chain for components involved in a product. Manages program and
project budgets and timelines related to Purchasing and Supply
Chain while leading the PDT and serving as a primary Materials
liaison with Sales, Design, Estimating, Accounting, Quality and
Manufacturing. Manages key Purchasing and Supply Chain projects to
support the business. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Under general
supervision is responsible for the following major tasks:
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. EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE B.S. degree in Business or related field and 3 years
automotive purchasing experience along with prior long term
strategic project management experience and 7 years progressive
manufacturing / supply chain experience. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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).
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS This position typically does require up to 15%
travel. DISCLAIMER The information contained in this job
description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the
duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be
an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do
the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign
duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to
complete all post-hire required training. Rev 1/19/2026
Keywords: Summit Polymers, Battle Creek , Program Manager, (Purchasing), Engineering , Portage, Michigan
