Hybrid Commodity Buyer II: Supplier & Cost Optimizer

Sumidenso Automotive Technologies Asia Corporation; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. is seeking a Commodity Buyer II in Farmington Hills, MI. The role supports procurement expansion within the Components Business Unit, focusing on supplier management, cost optimization, and supply chain resilience.

The position is hybrid, requiring at least four days in the office weekly with some off-site flexibility. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with 3–5 years of component buying experience, and Japanese–English bilingual ability is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3–5 years of related component buyer experience.
• Japanese–English bilingual ability strongly preferred for interfacing with Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Japan team.

Responsibilities

• Manage new/current price approval process and RFQs.
• Negotiate regular cost reductions to meet annual budget targets.
• Coordinate schedules for new production launches.
• Obtain sourcing approvals and prepare M/L, CDD, award letters and tooling requests.
• Analyze price comparison, logistics routes, MOQ, and related factors.
• Prepare and coordinate orders for prototype events.
• Review invoices for adjustments and deliveries.
• Biannually evaluate the supplier base and scorecard.
• Research market trends and develop supplier recommendations.
• Develop new suppliers identified as potential fits for SEWS’ business.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. is seeking a Commodity Buyer II in Farmington Hills, MI. The role supports procurement expansion within the Components Business Unit, focusing on supplier management, cost optimization, and supply chain resilience.

The position is hybrid, requiring at least four days in the office weekly with some off-site flexibility. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with 3–5 years of component buying experience, and Japanese–English bilingual ability is