Buyer

SupportFinity™; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SupportFinity™ is seeking a Buyer-Singapore responsible for sourcing and purchasing electronic components to meet project needs. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in procurement and supply chain strategy development.

This role demands strong analytical, negotiation skills and the ability to manage relationships with suppliers while working under pressure. The position offers a chance to contribute significantly to business opportunities in a high-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in purchasing electronic components and commodities.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidates with related degree may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase electronic components based on project needs.
• Identify and qualify potential suppliers.
• Manage and place purchase orders effectively.
• Contribute to supply chain strategy development.
• Achieve objectives and KPIs as directed.

Skills

Sourcing and procurement experience

Relationship management

Market analysis

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Supply chain or marketing related degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Description

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 organization, 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

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