Strategic Procurement Manager

Sumitomo Electric USA; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

401(k) with match

Tuition benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. in El Paso seeks a Manager (Procurement) to oversee Connector Systems procurement, mentor the team, and drive cost reduction across supplier activities.

You will review vendor capabilities for cost savings, lead policy implementation with Purchasing Management, and coordinate with DE, QA, and Engineering to ensure successful launches and compliant sourcing. Travel is required; a Bachelor’s in a business-related field and 4 years of Purchasing/Sales/Contract

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field is required.
• 4 years of Purchasing, Sales, Contract Management experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including components drawings and injection molding is beneficial.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel; strong data analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish cost reduction targets for provisional components and track progress monthly.
• Provide strategic guidance and mentorship; conduct performance evaluations for the procurement team.
• Support development and implementation of procurement policies with Purchasing Management; serve as escalation point as needed.
• Coordinate with DE, QA, and related departments to ensure cost savings through VA/VE and roadmap execution.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on technical capability, quality, and cost; conduct supplier audits.
• Participate in design reviews with cross-functional teams to assess feasibility and supplier capability.

Skills

Purchasing

Sales

Contract Management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. in El Paso seeks a Manager (Procurement) to oversee Connector Systems procurement, mentor the team, and drive cost reduction across supplier activities.

You will review vendor capabilities for cost savings, lead policy implementation with Purchasing Management, and coordinate with DE, QA, and Engineering to ensure successful launches and compliant sourcing. Travel is required; a Bachelor’s in a business-related field and 4 years of Purchasing/Sales/Contract