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Mid LevelOn-siteFull-timeFarmington Hills, MI

Job Description

Description

Position at Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.

SEWS — Farmington Hills, Michigan Office. Although located at SEWS – Farmington Hills Office, this is a Hybrid position, which combines both in office and off-site work. Associates are required to work at least four days in the office each week, but also have the flexibility to work off-site.

JOB TITLE: Commodity Buyer II

BASIC PURPOSE:

To support expanding procurement responsibilities within the Components Business Unit, the Buyer will strengthen supplier management, cost optimization, and supply chain resilience. This role will ensure adequate resource allocation to support new program launches, customer requirements, and long-term business growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage new/current price approval process and RFQs using procedural PCS Sheet.
Negotiate regular cost reductions to meet physical year budget target.
Manage schedules for new production launches.
Obtain sourcing approval for each program and draw up a M/L, CDD, Award letter and tooling request.
Analyze price comparison, logistics route, MOQ, etc.
Prepare and coordinate orders for prototype events.
Accounting Invoice Review (adjustment, delivery, non-invoice, etc.)
Evaluate supply base biannually which is reflective on score card.
Research and compile an analysis of market trend.
Develop new suppliers identified as potential fits for SEWS’ business.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree required.
3-5 years related component buyer experience
Japanese-English bilingual ability is strongly preferred, as the Commodity Buyer will attend meetings with Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Japan team.

About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.

To learn more about us, please visit www.sewsus.com.

About the Sumitomo Electric Group

Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.

To learn more about Sumitomo Electric Group, please visit http://global-sei.com.

**Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.** An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V