Commodity Buyer II
Company: Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems
Location: El Paso
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description SEWS—El Paso Customer Service Center (Eastside) Job
Title Commodity Buyer II Commodity 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 of the Wire Harness Purchasing Department as
determined by management Job Duties and Responsibilities 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. 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. Review supply base financial information
(D&B) on monthly basis. Maintain and track invoice control to
ensure payment on time to vendors Maintain and track invoice
control to ensure payment on time to vendors Other duties as
assigned Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Business related field
and or 3-5 years of strong Purchasing/Planning background.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, (Strong Excel) Able 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 and Salary History When
Applying. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Keywords: Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Las Cruces , Commodity Buyer II, Engineering , El Paso, New Mexico
