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SEWS — El Paso, Texas Office.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 three days in the office each week, but also have the flexibility to work off-site. 

Basic Purpose: 

Successfully source new suppliers in order to reduce the overall material costs. Improve sourcing accuracy and timing in accordance with program milestones deliverables. Create strategies for major commodities and work with Engineering to implement for new sourced programs. Use knowledge of the current market to create, implement, or redevelop tactics and techniques needed in negotiating business deals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Search for continuous purchase cost improvements within assigned commodities and facility assignments.
2. Manage and complete projects assigned by procurement managers.
3. Responsible for maintaining and improving sources of supply by using progressive purchasing and negotiation skills.
4. Track cost savings and report monthly projected progress/process to procurement management.
5. Complete requisitions to PO by following purchasing procedures.
6. Maintain professional work environment through 6S principals.
7. Maintain good work relationships and company image with supplier through daily ethical business education.
8. May perform non-purchasing duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree with 5-7 years experience/Degree in related field preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Large Equipment Purchasing, Negotiation Skills, MS Office Skills
• Knowledge in ERPLX systems or MRP

 
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

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