Excess Buyer - Singapore

MRL Consulting Group Ltd.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Singapore

Career progression

Ongoing training

Job summary

MRL Consulting Group Ltd. is seeking an Excess Buyer in Singapore to join a growing APAC team operating in a hybrid setup.

You will own key supplier relationships, qualify excess inventory, and convert opportunities into commercially sound purchases for the APAC electronics market. You will partner with Sales and cross-functional teams to identify demand, develop supplier networks, and maximize inventory opportunities while mentoring junior buyers and supporting career progression toward Senior

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Experience in sourcing and electronic components.
• Background in excess or obsolete inventory.
• Strong supplier/account management skills.
• Commercial focus within electronics industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of excess accounts and develop supplier relationships.
• Review, qualify and prioritise excess, obsolete and unwanted inventory.
• Validate key inventory data (MPN, manufacturer, quantity, date code, condition, packaging).
• Identify commercially viable purchase opportunities and negotiate within approval limits.
• Escalate complex or high-value opportunities when appropriate.
• Work with Sales to match inventory with customer demand.
• Identify proactive sales and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support PO follow-up, supplier communication and delivery updates.
• Maintain CRM records and account development plans.
• Collaborate with Sales, Logistics, Quality and Finance.
• Coach Junior Excess Buyers to develop skills.

Skills

Purchasing

Sourcing

Electronic components

Excess inventory

Semiconductors

Supplier management

EMS/OEM supply chain

Commercial focus

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Excess Buyer – Singapore | Hybrid

The Opportunity

We are looking for a commercially focused Excess Buyer to join a growing APAC team based in Singapore, working in a hybrid environment.

This is a key account ownership role within the Excess function, giving you responsibility for managing supplier relationships, qualifying excess inventory and converting opportunities into commercially successful, customer-backed purchases.

You’ll work closely with Sales and other internal teams to identify demand, develop supplier relationships and maximise opportunities across the APAC electronic components market.

The role also offers a clear career path, with strong performers able to progress towards Senior Excess Buyer responsibilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage a portfolio of small and mid-sized excess accounts and develop strong supplier relationships.




• Review, qualify and prioritise excess, obsolete and unwanted electronic component inventory.




• Validate key inventory information including MPN, manufacturer, quantity, date code, condition, packaging, target price and location.




• Identify commercially viable purchase opportunities and negotiate within agreed approval limits.




• Escalate complex or high-value opportunities when appropriate.




• Work closely with Sales to match available inventory with customer demand.




• Identify proactive sales opportunities and potential cost-saving opportunities.




• Support purchase order follow-up, supplier communication, delivery updates and issue resolution.




• Maintain accurate CRM records, supplier profiles, opportunity notes and account development plans.




• Work collaboratively with Sales, Logistics, Quality and Finance teams.




• Support and coach Junior Excess Buyers, helping them develop their account management, outreach and commercial skills.

What We’re Looking For

We’re interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Purchasing or procurement




• Sourcing




• Electronic component distribution




• Excess or obsolete inventory




• Semiconductor supply chain




• Supplier or account management




• EMS/OEM supply chain




• A commercially focused role within the electronics industry

You should be comfortable working with inventory information such as MPNs, manufacturers, quantities, date codes, packaging and lead times, with strong attention to detail and data accuracy.

Strong commercial judgement, negotiation and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple accounts and prioritise opportunities effectively.

Technical & Industry Experience

Experience in the following would be highly advantageous:

• Independent electronic component distribution




• Excess inventory or component brokerage




• Semiconductors




• Passives




• Connectors




• Electromechanical components




• Sensors




• OEM, EMS, ODM or OCM environments




• Tier suppliers or electronic component distributors

Experience preparing proactive offers, opportunity summaries or supplier/customer account plans would also be beneficial.

Why Join?

• Hybrid working in Singapore




• Work with suppliers and customers across the APAC region




• Join a specialist team operating within the global electronic components market




• Take ownership of your own supplier accounts and commercial opportunities




• Clear career progression towards Senior Excess Buyer




• Opportunity to develop and mentor junior team members




• Ongoing training and professional development




• Collaborative and commercially focused working environment




• Competitive salary




• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits




• Paid time off




• Referral bonus programme, where applicable