About Wolverine Advanced Materials
Wolverine Advanced Materials produces and sells performance-critical, specialty elastomer-coated metals used in gaskets for automotive & industrial applications; automotive brake noise insulators and NVH (noise, vibration & harshness) damping solutions for automotive.
Wolverine employs approximately 600 people worldwide and has manufacturing operations in Virginia, Florida, Germany, and China, as well as sales & technical offices in Michigan, Germany, Japan, China, Brazil, and India.
Wolverine Advanced Materials, an entity of Center Rock Capital, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance materials. Our core competency is in performance-critical, specialty elastomer–coated metals that offer damping and seal-ability solutions in the automotive and gasket industries.
Center Rock Capital is a company where they see potential where others may not look; and as a team we can find the right solution to the right challenge. For more information, visit www.centerrockcp.com.
About the role
- The Purchasing Assistant provides support and assistance to the Technical Sourcing Manager in procuring goods and services for both all manufacturing facilities ensuring that critical items are delivered on time, in the correct quantity, at the best price. The position works closely with Purchasing management to ensure the most efficient sourcing of quality items and accurate and timely processing of all transactional documents.
What you'll do
- Performing vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reducing operating costs and boosting efficiency.
- Maintaining cordial working relationships with vendors and supervising vendor activities.
- Using quarterly and annual data to determine purchasing needs and performing inventory management.
- Creating and managing purchasing orders as assigned, overseeing schedules and maintaining purchase records.
- Working with Operations staff to ensure deliveries and purchase orders do not have discrepancies.
- Conducting ongoing market research to identify beneficial purchase agreements and potential vendors.
- Contacting vendors to obtain information such as specifications, quotations, etc.
- Conducts quoting of various items and commodities as required. Including compilation of multiple quotes (market testing) and analysis of results. Assists Purchasing Manager in the preparation of all required sourcing recommendations.
- Processes purchase requisitions and purchase orders in a timely manner; expedites orders as necessary.
- Sources new suppliers for equipment, parts and/or services under the direction of the Purchasing Manager.
- Assist plant personnel with implementation and compliance of indirect purchasing policy.
- Contribute to the cost savings goals
- Procures purchased components as assigned.
- Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (TS 16949).
- Follows all safety rules and procedures in the performance of this position’s duties and reports any unsafe practices to the supervisor.
- Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
The above is intended to describe the general content of, and the requirements for, the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Qualifications
- Student in AAS or BA/BS program in Supply Chain Management / Business or related field required.
- Availability to work at least 20 hours up to 40 hours per week.
- General knowledge of purchasing procedures and strategies
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills. Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Possess a positive “can-do” attitude.
- Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities.
**Wolverine Advanced Materials is an Equal Employment Opportunity Company