Hybrid Commodity Buyer II - Supplier & Cost Optimizer

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. in Farmington Hills, MI, is seeking a Commodity Buyer II for a hybrid role combining in-office and off-site work.

The role supports the Components Business Unit with supplier management, cost optimization, and resilience to meet program launches and growth. Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of buyer experience are required, with strong Japanese-English bilingual ability preferred for collaboration with SEWS Japan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years related component buyer experience.
• Japanese-English bilingual ability strongly preferred, as meetings with Japan team are common.

Responsibilities

• Manage new/current price approval process and RFQs using PCS Sheet.
• Negotiate regular cost reductions to meet yearly budget targets.
• Manage schedules for new production launches and tooling requests.
• Coordinate sourcing approvals and prepare M/L, CDD, Award letters.
• Analyze price, logistics routes, MOQ, and supplier performance.
• Prepare and coordinate orders for prototype events.
• Review invoices and adjust as needed.
• Evaluate supply base biannually and update score cards.
• Research market trends and identify new suppliers.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. in Farmington Hills, MI, is seeking a Commodity Buyer II for a hybrid role combining in-office and off-site work.

The role supports the Components Business Unit with supplier management, cost optimization, and resilience to meet program launches and growth. Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of buyer experience are required, with strong Japanese-English bilingual ability preferred for collaboration with SEWS Japan.