Commodity Buyer I

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems•El Paso, TX

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

SEWS—El Paso Customer Service Center (Eastside). Although located at SEWS – El Paso Office, this is a Hybrid position, which combines both in office and off-site work. Associates are required to work at least two days in the office each week, but also have the flexibility to work off-site. Job Title Commodity Buyer I Buyer focuses on commercial matters, efficiency, and cost reduction negotiations while supporting our supply chain within WH Division and other Divisions as needed. 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. Buyer will support all functions ofthe Wire Harness Purchasing Department as determined by management.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Business related field and or 2/4 years of strong Purchasing/Planning background.
Knowledge Microsoft Office, (Strong Excel)
Able to work in a team first environment.
Regular travel required.

Responsibilities

Request for quotation (RFQ) to raw material suppliers.
Manage price entry files for assigned parts.
Negotiate yearly cost reduction with assigned vendors.
Review of VA/VE cost savings ideas and coordinate with DE, QA, and other related departments as needed.
NCL (New Component List review traceability) daily review of RFQ needed parts for system registration.
Enter new prices in IPS and/or BPCS.
Review of monthly supplier scorecard and coordination of QCD review with supplier and pertinent suppliers as needed
Analyze price comparison, logistics route, MOQ, etc.
Maintain procurement records, parts, tooling, or purchase services.
Understand OEM/Internal Customer requirements and source business based on supplier base resources.
RFQ, analyze tool quotes.
Submit ML(Maker Layout) to management for review.
Support in kick off new tools to suppliers.
Review program / tooling timing with DE, CEG, and suppliers.
Review supply base financial information (D&B) on monthly basis.
Maintain and track invoice control to ensure on time payment to vendors
Maintain and track invoice control to ensure payment on time to vendors.
Other duties as assigned.