French Excess Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Inventory

Sourceability; France; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work setup

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and development

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Sourceability is seeking an Excess Buyer to join our EMEA Purchasing Team, with remote or hybrid options across Europe and a preference for candidates in France. You will negotiate with OEM and OCM suppliers on price, quantity, delivery schedules and exclusive deals, place and follow up purchase orders, and grow our supplier base by prospecting new OEMs and OCMs.

You will procure electronic components in line with our supply chain strategy, manage excess inventory, qualify new suppliers, monitor

Qualifications

• Native-level fluency in French and professional English is required.
• University degree in any field.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing cost savings.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Procure electronic components in line with supply chain strategy and policies.
• Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, quantities, delivery schedules and exclusive deals.
• Build and manage supplier relationships across France and French-speaking markets.
• Manage excess inventory lists and expand the supplier base; work with sales to reduce excess inventory.
• Drive strategic sourcing based on part commodities and OEM/OCM applications.
• Qualify new suppliers and maintain supplier profiles and CRM records.
• Monitor supplier on-time delivery and ratings.
• Join weekly calls with sales to share feedback and drive improvement.
• Cover VRFQs and RFQs using internal and external tools; keep VQs updated.
• Place and follow up purchase orders; resolve quality issues and discrepancies.
• Work in Sourceability’s ERP and supply chain systems.
• Attend trade fairs, team meetings and company events, with occasional travel.

Skills

French language

English language

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Excel

Word

Communication

Education

University degree

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Sourceability is seeking an Excess Buyer to join our EMEA Purchasing Team, with remote or hybrid options across Europe and a preference for candidates in France. You will negotiate with OEM and OCM suppliers on price, quantity, delivery schedules and exclusive deals, place and follow up purchase orders, and grow our supplier base by prospecting new OEMs and OCMs.

You will procure electronic components in line with our supply chain strategy, manage excess inventory, qualify new suppliers, monitor