Strategic Buyer: Global Materials & Supplier Relations

Sumitomo Electric Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health coverage (medical, dental

Vision

Retirement plan with employer match

Company provided life insurance

Voluntary benefits at a discountedRate

12 paid holidays and generous vacation

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Group is seeking a procurement leader responsible for sourcing manufacturing materials and services with high dollar volume and complex specifications. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production Planning, and other functions to ensure requirements are accurately presented to suppliers and properly executed.

You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate major contracts, analyze costs, and provide market insights while ensuring compliance with legal and ethical

Qualifications

• Sound working knowledge of purchasing principles in manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor's degree and five years in Purchasing or related fields including Strategic Sourcing, Logistics, Inventory Management, or Materials Management.
• C.P.M. or C.P.S.M. certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supplier relationships to support corporate objectives.
• Negotiate procurement of major commodities and/or services balancing price, quality, service and delivery.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Contract knowledge

Cost analysis

Purchasing principles

Cross-functional communication

Education

B.S. Degree

C.P.M. or C.P.S.M. certification

Job description

Sumitomo Electric Group is seeking a procurement leader responsible for sourcing manufacturing materials and services with high dollar volume and complex specifications. You will collaborate with Engineering, Production Planning, and other functions to ensure requirements are accurately presented to suppliers and properly executed.

You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate major contracts, analyze costs, and provide market insights while ensuring compliance with legal and ethical