Supervisor, Materials (Purchasing)

Summit Polymers; Elizabethtown, Northern (KY, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers is seeking a Supervisor, Materials (Purchasing) in Elizabethtown to oversee inventory accuracy, forecasting, and purchasing activities essential for uninterrupted production.

The role collaborates with molding, assembly, QA, shipping/receiving, engineering and accounting to maintain daily records, place orders, and manage supplier performance. A high school diploma and 2+ years inventory experience required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with inventory experience.
• One year purchasing or similar field experience.
• Ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Materials Coordinators and Purchasing staff.
• Process purchase orders and expedites as needed.
• Maintain and update purchasing records and vendor files.
• Manage physical inventory counts and cost accounting integration.
• Coordinate with production, QA, shipping, engineering and accounting.

Skills

Inventory management

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Wonderlic Select

Job description

P09 - Elizabethtown, 2201 West Park Road, Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:00 AM

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Supervisor, Materials (Purchasing) FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Manager, Materials

SUMMARY

This person is responsible for supervisory work involved in the maintenance, forecasts and accuracy of inventory. Position interfaces with molding, assembly, quality assurance, shipping/receiving, engineering, production control, and accounting to assure accurate daily, weekly, and monthly records of inventory are maintained. Additional responsibilities will include: coordinating, ordering, and gathering purchase orders to assure that materials are readily available for production.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Under general supervision is responsible for the following major tasks:

• 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school graduate with a minimum of two or more years inventory experience. One year experience in purchasing or similar field.

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 (Traditional score of 20 on the Cognitive portion).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position typically does not require any 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.

P09 - Elizabethtown, 2201 West Park Road, Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States of America