Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

The Buyer-Singapore is responsible for sourcing, verifying, and purchasing electronic components based on order details or project needs. This person will contribute to supply chain strategizing and ensure that project/order objectives are met. Work closely with supervisor and sales team to activate more business opportunities.

• Sourcing and procurement; experience required in purchasing electronic components and commodities (memory/storage/CPU).
• Identification and qualification of potential suppliers.
• Identification of qualified materials using online, internal and external sources.
• Relationship development and management of new and existing suppliers.
• Market analysis of commodity trends, costs, and target customers.
• Purchase order placement, management and order expediting.
• Assists in the development and implementation of procurement and supply chain strategies.
• Meet objectives and KPIs as directed.
• Special projects as assigned.

• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Ability to read, write correspondence, and communicate with all members of the organizations, customers, and vendors (internal and external) in a clear, easily understood manner in English
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills; ability to perform intermediate level mathematics such as calculating discounts, percentages, budgets, etc.
• Experience outsourcing new vendors overseas
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work under pressure and effectively manage stress
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to respond appropriately and professionally to customers, colleagues, or direct reports in situations of conflict
• Goal-oriented, ambitious, extremely motivated
• Flexibility – overtime may be required evenings and weekends

• 5 years’ experience in purchasing electronic components and commodities (memory/storage/CPU) in a tactical and/or strategic capacity preferred
• (Candidates possessing a supply chain or marketing related degree may be considered without direct experience in electronics commodities)
• Demonstrated experience sourcing short and long-term requirements in a fast-paced changing environment preferred