Assistant Manager; Procurement

Overview

SEWS—El Paso Customer Service Center (Eastside) — Assistant Manager (Procurement)

The Assistant Manager is responsible for overseeing all activities related to the Connector System. Support and mentor team members in best practices, escalation, negotiation, performance, etc. Set cost reduction targets to suppliers, track performance and report results to Management. Ideal candidate should be self-motivated and have an understanding of design requirements to review vendor capabilities that may lead to cost savings opportunities.

Support in other functions within WH Purchasing as determined by Management.

• Establish cost reduction targets for provisional component contribution. Track, measure, and report monthly to ensure targets are met.
• Provide strategic guidance, mentorship, set objectives, and complete performance evaluations of provisional team. Foster professional growth aligning efforts with SEWS objectives. Enhance, grow Buyer skill set in negotiation, PM, & compliance.
• Support development and implementation of procurement policies alongside Purchasing Management. Serve as escalation to team with suppliers or others if commercial support is required.
• Implementation of roadmaps ideas and completion of VA/VE ensuring cost savings. Coordination with DE, QA, and other related departments as needed to achieve result.
• GPA (Global Purchasing Activity):
  Provide support in organizing and coordinating all activities of the global team to ensure alignment and effective execution.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on technical capability, quality, and cost. Conduct supplier audits for development and to maintain as a strategic supplier.
• Participate in design reviews to provide input on feasibility and supplier capability. Cross functional review with Quality, Engineering, and Material Control as needed.
• Work with Program Management and Engineering teams on new product launches, prototypes, and tooling requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field (Business, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, etc.).
• 8-10 years’ experience in Purchasing, Sales, Contract Management (negotiation a plus).
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (component drawings, specifications, injection molding, etc.).
• Microsoft Office, Team First Environment.
• Travel required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, with strong Excel.

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.

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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.

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Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V