Corporate Purchaser

Ascom; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascom is seeking a Corporate Purchaser to select top suppliers, negotiate costs, and optimize procurement across products, services, and software. The role sits in Morrisville, NC, as part of the Global Purchasing Team.

You will leverage ERP and MS cloud tools to streamline sourcing, vendor management, and contract performance, driving cost savings and risk mitigation across electronics and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years in Sourcing or Procurement.
• 6–10 years contracting/contract negotiations, including legal aspects.
• 1–2 years in IT, telecommunications, or healthcare.
• Proven track record of building, maintaining, and developing supplier relations.

Responsibilities

• Request and collect quotes, evaluate costs, and negotiate terms with suppliers.
• Negotiate prices/conditions for third-party products into PCP.
• Evaluate and select manufacturers/suppliers per PCP.
• Yearly negotiating contracts or global BOM parts prices for EMS and central use.
• Negotiate product prices with EMS suppliers.

Skills

Collaboration & influence

Waste reduction

Sourcing & Procurement

Contract negotiations

Supplier relationship management

ERP / IT systems

Design & process principles

Education

Degree in Purchasing & Logistics

Tools

ERP knowledge

Job description

The Corporate Purchaser ensures the selection of the best suppliers for Ascom. He/she is key to all Ascom functions in negotiation and purchasing, focusing on price, quality, lead-time, value, and flexibility of purchases. This position is in our Morrisville, NC office and is part of the Global Purchasing Team.

In this position you will:

• Request and collect quotes, evaluate, and negotiate costs and conditions for Products, Services or Software at suppliers, incl. tooling, services, and manufacturing equipment’s into the Product Creation Process (PCP) or internal stakeholder.
• Negotiate prices and conditions for third party products into the PCP.
• To evaluate, recommend and select manufacturers/suppliers according to Sourcing processes.
• Yearly negotiating contracts or global BOM parts prices to be used by Ascom’s EMS and centrally.
• Negotiate product prices with EMS suppliers.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend future suppliers and EMS, as well as manufacturers/suppliers according to PCP.

You will also need:

• The ability to use the suite of Microsoft cloud-based applications and services, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint effectively
• Effectively utilizing vendor management software tools to optimize procurement processes, track supplier performance, and manage contracts efficiently. This competency ensures streamlined sourcing and vendor management activities through the effective use of technology
• An understanding of ERP systems and IT applications, combined with in-depth knowledge of electronics and mechanical manufacturing processes to optimize operations and support digital integration.
• Knowledge of design and process principles, along with an understanding of their effects on cost, quality, and capacity within Electronics, Mechanics, or Mechatronics, means being able to optimize product development and manufacturing efficiently.
• The ability to manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and develop sourcing strategies. This competency ensures efficient and effective procurement, cost savings, and risk mitigation.

Required from you:

• Understanding and applying principles that optimize manufacturing processes by reducing waste and improving efficiency. This competency ensures high-quality standards and streamlines production workflows.
• An ability to collaborate and influence means effectively building and maintaining positive relationships while working well with others. This competency ensures successful teamwork and the ability to drive positive outcomes through influence and cooperation.
• Degree in Purchasing and Logistics, or technical degree, or equivalent working experience.
• Work experience, 6- 10 years in Sourcing or Procurement.
• Work experience (6-10 years) in contracting and contract negotiations, including legal aspects.
• 1-2 years' experience in the IT, telecommunications, or healthcare sector.
• Proven track record of 6-10 years of building, maintaining, and developing supplier relations and a strong supplier base.