Excess Inventory Buyer

Smith; Región Centro; On-site; MXN 480,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith in Mexico is seeking an Excess Inventory Buyer to identify and monetize excess, obsolete, and slow-moving electronic components. This role is a market hunter who thrives on finding profitable opportunities and building strong supplier and customer relationships.

You will work with sales, trading, and operations to move inventory quickly, maintain CRM records, and develop long-term strategies around recurring demand.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with ownership and accountability requirements.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for finding opportunities.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive Revenue Through Excess Inventory—source and acquire excess, obsolete, and surplus electronic components.
• Identify high-value, hard-to-find inventory opportunities.
• Evaluate market demand and profitability before purchasing decisions.
• Develop strategies to maximize value of every inventory opportunity.
• Match excess inventory to active customer demand and trends.
• Collaborate with sales, trading, and operations to close profitable deals.
• Maintain CRM records and ensure vendor management procedures are followed.

Skills

Self-starter

Ownership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Organized

Detail-oriented

Prioritization

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Smith is the leading independent electronic components distributor in the world. Since our founding in 1984, Smith’s Intelligent Distribution model and commitment to quality has allowed us to deliver comprehensive solutions to electronic component supply chains. We work across a variety of industries including automotive, supercomputing, gaming, medical devices, oil and gas, and more. Additionally, we provide tailored supply chain solutions such as counterfeit testing, vendor inventory management, and sustainable hardware disposition. We're excited to meet you and share what we love about Smith!Position Summary:We are seeking a highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and results-driven Excess Inventory Buyer to identify, acquire, and monetize excess, obsolete, and slow-moving electronic component inventory. This individual will act as a market hunter, constantly searching for opportunities to maximize profitability by connecting available inventory with customer demand.The ideal candidate is self-driven, proactive, highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. They possess strong relationship-building skills and can confidently network with suppliers, sales teams, customers, and industry contacts to create profitable transactions.This is not a transactional purchasing role. We are looking for someone who thinks like a trader, actively identifies opportunities, and relentlessly pursues revenue-generating deals.What You'll Do:Drive Revenue Through Excess InventorySource and acquire excess, obsolete, and surplus electronic components.Identify high-value, hard-to-find, and \"money-maker\" inventory opportunities.Evaluate market demand, customer opportunities, and profitability before making purchasing decisions.Develop strategies to maximize the value of every inventory opportunity.Find the Right CustomersWork closely with sales and trading teams to identify customers that can immediately consume available inventory.Match excess inventory to active customer demand and emerging market trends.Develop creative solutions to move inventory quickly while maximizing margins.Build long-term strategies around recurring customer demand and inventory needs.Build Relationships and NetworkDevelop strong relationships with suppliers, OEMs, contract manufacturers, distributors, and brokers.Expand your network to uncover inventory opportunities before competitors.Collaborate internally with sales, quality, operations, credit, and management teams to drive successful outcomes.Become a trusted resource for market intelligence and inventory opportunities.Execute with ExcellenceMaintain accurate records in CRM and internal systems.Follow established purchasing, compliance, and vendor management procedures.Manage multiple opportunities simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.Track opportunities from initial identification through successful closure.What We're Looking For:Required Skills & Attributes Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for finding opportunities Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills Highly organized and detail-oriented Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deals simultaneously Strong analytical and commercial decision-making skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Comfortable networking and building relationships across all levels of an organization Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teamsSmith is an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.#LI-AK1We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.