International Buyer

Overview

We have a client in Morgan Hill, CA seeking a highly organized and proactive International Buyer to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and enjoys building strong supplier relationships. If you have experience working with overseas vendors and a talent for solving procurement challenges, I would love to connect with you.

• Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
• Salary: $70,000 – $98,000 annually, depending on experience
• Software: SAP is preferred but not required (larger ERP systems experience is required)
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm PST (overtime is sometimes required to support the overseas corporate office)

Manage the Purchase Order Lifecycle

• Create, track, and maintain purchase orders from requisition through receipt
• Resolve discrepancies quickly and accurately
• Ensure procurement transactions are completed on time and with precision

Build and Maintain Supplier Relationships

• Lead regular meetings with international suppliers
• Manage delivery schedules and supplier commitments
• Negotiate pricing and support cost-reduction initiatives

Support Inventory and Logistics Operations

• Monitor inventory levels and purchasing requirements
• Process commercial invoices and reconcile packing slips
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments to ensure timely delivery
• Track supplier quality and on-time delivery metrics
• Identify risks and escalate issues proactively
• Hold vendors accountable to performance expectations

Support Engineering and Product Changes

• Process engineering change notifications (ECNs)
• Manage sample purchase orders and qualification activities
• Maintain accurate documentation throughout the process

• Experience managing multiple procurement activities simultaneously, including purchase orders, supplier communications, shipments, and issue resolution
• Experience working with overseas suppliers and international sourcing environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships and drive follow-through
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience using an ERP system in a purchasing or supply chain environment
• SAP experience (preferred but not required)
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience negotiating international supplier agreements and cost-reduction initiatives
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple time zones
• Occasional overtime may be required to support overseas supplier coordination