Buyer/Planner - Key Components

Supermicro; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking an experienced Purchasing and Planning professional to join our San Jose headquarters. You will plan and purchase material requirements, maintain records, and monitor supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery for current and new products.

The role requires 3+ years of purchasing and planning experience, with ERP/ data analysis skills, and strong communication. Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years purchasing and planning experience with contract manufacturers, ideally in computer hardware or server products.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; fluent in Mandarin is a plus.
• Ability to present data and analysis in an organized, clear, and concise manner.

Responsibilities

• Plan and purchase material requirements and ensure flow of materials for ongoing production as well as for new products in development
• Prepare, review, and place department purchasing requisitions
• Maintain computerized purchasing records and paper filing
• Monitor and resolve production material shortages
• Seek, partner, and maintain relationships with reliable outside vendors and suppliers to manage purchase orders based on demand
• Place orders and follow up closely with counterpart CMs to achieve sales demand and fulfillment
• Monitor and follow up closely with CM production schedule to ensure on-time delivery and monitor it for prototype projects
• Update planning spreadsheets and internal reports on a regular basis
• Review and monitor inventory levels against sales ratio and sales forecast; respond to changes in sales trend and sales forecast
• Enter purchase transactions precisely and gather both historical and current data
• Other projects and tasks may be assigned based on business needs

Skills

Purchasing

Planning

Vendor management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Job description

Supermicro® is a top tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms and are expanding rapidly to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community.

Job Summary

Do you thrive in a fast‑pace environment? Then Supermicro is looking for you to become part of our "Super Story". We are looking for committed individuals who can bring talent and experience in areas of purchasing, procurement, and inventory control. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and purchasing materials required for current and new products. This position will be based out of our headquarters in San Jose, CA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and purchase material requirements and ensure flow of materials for ongoing production as well as for new products in development
• Prepare, review, and place department purchasing requisitions
• Maintain computerized purchasing records and paper filing
• Monitor and resolve production material shortages
• Seek, partner, and maintain relationships with reliable outside vendors and suppliers to manage purchase orders based on demand
• Place orders and follow up closely with counterpart CMs to achieve sales demand and fulfillment
• Monitor and follow up closely with CM production schedule to ensure on‑time delivery and monitor it for prototype projects
• Update planning spreadsheets and internal reports on a regular basis
• Review and monitor inventory levels against sales ratio and sales forecast; respond to changes in sales trend and sales forecast
• Enter purchase transactions precisely and gather both historical and current data
• Other projects and tasks may be assigned based on business needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management preferred
• Minimum of 3 years purchasing and planning experience with contract manufacturers, ideally in computer hardware or server products
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; fluent in Mandarin is a plus
• Ability to present data and analysis in an organized, clear, and concise manner
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Proven ability to research and apply critical information to evaluate products and conduct cost analysis for competitive pricing and positioning
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Comfortable working with cross‑functional teams to achieve a common goal
• Familiarity with lean principles and JIT environments
• APICS certification is a plus
• Experience in hardware design or component selection/evaluation strongly desired
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to maintain highest ethical and professional business conduct

Salary Range

$71,000 - $85,000. The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.