Procurement Specialist

Accton; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life, AD&D, Short/Long Term Disability

HSA / Health Care FSA

Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Accton Technology Corporation in the United States seeks a U.S. Local Sourcing Buyer / Procurement Specialist to source and manage domestic suppliers, ensure on-time material availability, and maintain quality and cost targets to keep production running smoothly.

You will process purchase orders in the ERP, collaborate across functions, and identify cost-saving opportunities while onboarding qualified vendors.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of procurement or purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in creating, processing, and tracking Purchase Orders and related documentation.
• Skills in Supplier Evaluation, including assessing performance, quality, reliability, and risk.
• Experience with Contract Negotiation, including commercial terms, service levels, and pricing.
• Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems and basic knowledge of procurement best practices.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions from internal departments for accuracy and compliance.
• Issue and manage Purchase Orders (POs) through the ERP system, ensuring correct pricing and terms.
• Monitor shipment status, track delivery schedules, and proactively escalate or resolve potential supply chain delays.

Skills

PO processing

Supplier evaluation

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Bilingual English/Mandarin

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Accton Technology Corporation, founded in 1988, is a leading networking hardware and solution provider. With more than three decades of experience, Accton specializes in the design and manufacturing of high-performance Ethernet switches, routers, and data center networking systems for top-tier global customers. Accton works closely with hyperscale and enterprise customers, providing deep engineering collaboration from early design through high-volume manufacturing.

In the global AI race, computing power is no longer limited by silicon alone, it is highly defined by thermal management and rack-level system integration. As power density skyrockets, the ability to integrate advanced liquid cooling and optimize power consumption has become the ultimate competitive advantage for the world’s leading data centers.

As a global leader in AI networking and open Infrastructure, Accton architects the high-performance cooling solutions that make Hyperscale AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) a reality. We’re looking for a U.S. Local Sourcing Buyer / Procurement Specialist to support manufacturing operations by sourcing and managing domestic suppliers. This role ensures materials are available on time, at the right cost and quality, to keep production running smoothly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Purchase Order (PO) Processing & Tracking:

• Review purchase requisitions from internal departments for accuracy and compliance.
• Issue and manage Purchase Orders (POs) through the ERP system, ensuring correct pricing and terms.
• Monitor shipment status, track delivery schedules, and proactively escal or resolve potential supply chain delays.

2. Inventory & Asset Support:

• Collaborate with warehouse and logistics teams to monitor inventory levels and optimize stock turnover.
• Assist in routine inventory audits and reconciliation of shipping discrepancy reports.
• Manage the procurement lifecycle of corporate assets, office supplies, and production materials.

3. Documentation & Cost Management:

• Maintain accurate procurement files, including price lists, invoices, receipts, and contract records.
• Support the finance department in invoice matching and resolving payment discrepancies with vendors.
• Analyze purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified vendors and suppliers to meet corporate standards.
• Maintain and update the approved vendor list (AVL), tracking supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, cost).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of procurement or purchasing experience in manufacturing and managing end-to-end purchasing processes.
• Proficiency in creating, processing, and tracking Purchase Orders and related documentation.
• Skills in Supplier Evaluation, including assessing performance, quality, reliability, and risk.
• Experience with Contract Negotiation, including commercial terms, service levels, and pricing.
• Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems and basic knowledge of procurement best practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions, prioritize tasks, and work with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin is a plus.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• HSA, Health Care FSA
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid holidays

Salary Range

• 65,000 – 85,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.