Manager of Advanced Purchasing
4 weeks ago
DescriptionPosition at Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.SEWS - Farmington Hills, Michigan Office. Although located at SEWS – Farmington Hills 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.Basic Purpose:To lead the Advanced Purchasing team in support of all Wire Harness Business Units to support new program launches.Duties and Responsibilities:Lead and support the advanced procurement of new components for all prototype builds in manufacturing.Support NABU new program launches with bill of material cost reduction activities by established Program Cost Reduction Roadmap actions which may involve cross functional activities.(NABU) Establish New Program Launch Supplier Kick-off meetings.Purpose is to communicate new program information, vehicle builds, timing, volume, advanced BOM information to support supplier upfront capacity planning activities and share SEWS program expectations.(NABU) Support the procurement of critical non-registered components in support of all preproduction builds as directed by New Program Launch Team.Management Duties:Oversee the Advanced Purchasing team, address proper workload balance and maintain consistent communication both inside the department and outside.Monitor and develop KPIs to manage deliverables and assess overall team performance.Develop, monitor and manage department budget.Report team activities to upper management, Business Units and functional leadership as necessary.General performance management and personnel guidance and oversight.Organizational Relationships:Interaction with suppliers when escalation from AP Buyers is required to expedite components.Interaction with Business Units to support new program activitiesInteraction with cross-function groups such as Procurement, manufacturing to support new program requirementsPosition Requirements:BS/BA Business or Supply Chain preferred.Minimum 5 years purchasing/procurement management experience.Negotiation skillsMS Office proficiency 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 .Follow Us on LinkedIn: About the Sumitomo Electric GroupSince 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 .Follow Us on LinkedIn: **Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.** An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/VE-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. participates in E-Verify to confirm that individuals offered employment are legally authorized to work in the United States.
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