Buyer

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.

Essential Functions

• 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. 
• Support customer development activity. 
• 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. 

Core Competencies 

• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
• 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  
• Professional demeanor 
• Flexibility – overtime may be required evenings and weekends  

Education and/or Experience and Physical Requirements 

• 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 
• High School Diploma or equivalent