Rand Technology
Description
Role Summary
Summary and overall objectives of the job. The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, verifying, and purchasing electronic components based on order details or project needs. The Buyer will contribute to supply chain strategizing and ensure that project/order objectives are met.
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
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
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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
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
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