Commodity Buyer I

Description

Position at Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.

Job Title:

Commodity Buyer I (Procurement)

Basic Purpose:

Commodity Buyer focuses on commercial matters, efficiency, and cost reduction negotiations while supporting our supply chain within WH Division / Wire Division. An ideal candidate should be self-motivated, driven, and able to take the lead in learning processes and systems, meeting with suppliers, and proactively seeking cost reductions. The buyer will support all functions of the Wire Harness Purchasing Department / Wire Division as determined by management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Request for quotation (RFQ) to raw material suppliers. Manage price entry files for assigned parts.
2. Tin Pricing Tracking / Copper Tool Inventory Management
3. CDI Tracking
4. Quarterly Pricing Agreement and Discussion
5. Monthly copper volumes to purchase for both EP, MX & Outside supplier
6. Analyze price comparison, logistics route, MOQ, etc. Maintain procurement records of Wire related documents.
7. Review supply base financial information (D&B) on monthly basis. Maintain and track invoice control to ensure on time payment to vendors.
8. Maintain and track invoice control to ensure on time payment to vendors.
9. Packaging Returns monitoring - NPS Spools primarily – Monthly
10. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business related field and or 2-4 years of strong Purchasing/Planning background.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Strong Excel skills)

Ability to work in a team first environment.

Regular travel required.

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

**Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter when Applying.**
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V