Commodity Buyer I

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.; El Paso (TX); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. is seeking a Commodity Buyer I at the El Paso site to drive supplier management, cost optimization, and resilient supply chains for the Components Business Unit.

This role supports new programs, customer requirements, and long-term growth. Responsibilities include price approvals, RFQ handling, production launch scheduling, and cross-functional collaboration with internal teams to ensure material availability and favorable terms.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years component buyer experience.
• Project management (BPO onboarding); KPI preparation and reporting.
• Continuous improvement activities and training.
• Align and implement procedures and policies; develop workflows.
• Knowledge of audits and compliance processes.

Responsabilidades

• Handle new/current price approval process and RFQ using PCS Sheet.
• Negotiate regular cost reductions aligned to FY budget targets.
• Manage new production launch schedules and plans.
• Obtain sourcing approval for each program; prepare M/L, CDD, award letter and tooling requests.
• Analyze price comparisons, logistics routes, MOQs, etc.
• Prepare and coordinate orders for prototype events.
• Review invoices for PPV-related adjustments and delivery status.
• Biannually evaluate supplier base and scorecard reflections.
• Research market trends and compile analyses to identify potential suppliers.
• Develop new suppliers identified as potential fit for SEWS business.

Conhecimentos

Buyer experience

Project management

Continuous improvement

Procedures & workflows

Audits & compliance

Formação

Bachelor's Degree

Descrição da vaga

SEWS—El Paso Customer Service Center (Eastside)

Job Title Commodity Buyer I

To support expanding procurement responsibilities within the Components Business Unit, an additional Buyer is required to enhance 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.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• New/Current price approval process (Using procedural PCS Sheet) RFQ
• Negotiate regular cost reductions for FY budget target
• New production launching schedule management
• Get sourcing approval for each program and draw up a M/L, CDD, Award letter and tooling req
• Analyze price comparison, logistics route, MOQ, etc.
• Prepare and coordinate orders for prototype events
• Accounting Invoice Review (adjustment, delivery, non-invoice, etc.) (Planner due to PPV payment review status)
• Evaluate supply base biannually which is reflective on score card
• Research and compile an analysis of market trend
• Develop new suppliers that are identified as potential fit for SEWS business

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience (Total Career not just SEWS): 1-3 years component buyer experience
• Project Management (BPO On-Boarding) prepare KPIs, and report preparation
• Continues Improvement activities and training
• Align and Implement procedures and policies - Develop Workflows
• Knowledge of audits and compliance processes

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.

Follow Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric-wiring-systems

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.

Follow Us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V