Hardware Purchasing & Planning Specialist

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 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.