Buyer- Mandarin Speaking

Delta Electronics (Americas) Ltd.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Electronics Americas Ltd. in Fremont, CA, is seeking a procurement professional to lead technical buying across production equipment, tools, and facility services.

You will collaborate with engineering and operations to define requirements and ensure supplier alignment with project timelines. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in technical procurement within manufacturing, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in technical procurement within manufacturing, industrial, or facility operations.
• Strong understanding of factory equipment, industrial tools, facility systems, and construction-related services.
• Proven negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and collaborate with engineering teams and suppliers.
• Fluent English with intermediate Mandarin proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production, engineering, and factory operations to understand procurement requirements and specs.
• Partner with suppliers to analyze cost, quality, lead time, and delivery risk.
• Execute purchases of equipment, spare parts, tools, and facility-related services per policy.
• Assess supplier capabilities and participate in audits with engineering and operations.
• Lead price and term negotiations and manage payment schedules.
• Monitor POs, address delivery or quality issues, and update stakeholders.
• Maintain purchasing records and support budget tracking in the MRO system.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Purchasing docs

ERP systems

Technical specs

Bilingual English/Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Who We Are

Delta Electronics is a global innovator at the forefront of technologies powering the future. Since 1971, we’ve been leading the way in high-efficiency power and thermal management solutions. Today, we’re driving transformation across industries with smart, sustainable systems that enable everything from AI, industrial automation, and data centers to EV charging, renewable energy, and intelligent buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production, engineering, and factory operations teams to understand procurement requirements and technical specifications.
• Partner with pre-approved suppliers identified by engineering and operations to analyze cost, quality, lead time, and delivery risk.
• Execute purchases of production equipment, spare parts, industrial tools, and facility-related materials and services in accordance with company policies.
• Assess supplier capabilities and participate in audits alongside engineering and operational stakeholders.
• Lead price and term negotiations, manage payment schedules, and ensure delivery timelines align with project and production needs.
• Monitor and track purchase orders, proactively address delivery or quality issues, and provide regular updates to internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and support budget tracking using the company’s MRO system and other relevant tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in technical procurement or buying within manufacturing, industrial, or facility operations.
• Strong understanding of factory equipment, industrial tools, facility systems, and construction-related services.
• Proven skills in negotiation, supplier relationship management, and purchasing documentation.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and collaborate effectively with internal engineering teams and external suppliers.
• Bilingual required — fluent in English and intermediate proficiency in Mandarin.

Pay Range

USD $75,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments or factory expansion projects.
• Familiarity with supplier auditing processes and quality assurance standards.
• Working knowledge of logistics, import/export requirements, or local construction compliance is a plus.

Benefit at Delta Electronics Americas

Life at Delta

EEO Statement

Delta Electronics Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Delta Electronics America is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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