Commodity Buyer II (Components Business Unit)

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.•Farmington Hills, MI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Commodity Buyer II supports expanding procurement responsibilities within the Components Business Unit by strengthening supplier management, optimizing costs, and improving supply chain resilience. The role ensures adequate resource allocation for new program launches, customer requirements, and long-term business growth. This is a hybrid position based at SEWS’ Farmington Hills, Michigan office. Associates are required to work in the office at least four days each week and may work off-site for the remaining time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
3–5 years of related component buyer experience.

Nice To Haves

Japanese-English bilingual ability is strongly preferred; the Commodity Buyer will attend meetings with the Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Japan team.

Responsibilities

Manage new and current price approvals and requests for quotations using the procedural PCS Sheet.
Negotiate regular cost reductions to meet the fiscal-year budget target.
Manage schedules for new production launches.
Obtain sourcing approval for each program and prepare an M/L, CDD, award letter, and tooling request.
Analyze price comparisons, logistics routes, minimum order quantities, and related factors.
Prepare and coordinate orders for prototype events.
Review accounting invoices, including adjustments, deliveries, and non-invoice items.
Evaluate the supply base twice a year using the scorecard.
Research and compile analyses of market trends.
Develop new suppliers identified as potential fits for SEWS’ business.