Senior Buyer & Strategic Sourcing Leader

Supermicro, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer/Planner to drive procurement and planning efforts across global suppliers, ensuring a stable and efficient supply chain. You will collaborate with Product Management and Engineering on NPI, manage vendor negotiations, and optimize inventory to meet customer demand.

The role requires 8+ years in materials management, strong communication, and proficiency with ERP systems like SAP. Domestic and international supplier relations are key to success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in materials management, procurement, or supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PM & Engineering for NPI support and procurement planning.
• Manage procurement processes to ensure timely acquisition of high-quality materials and components.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors, especially in Asia, for competitive pricing and terms.
• Analyze supplier quotations based on product specs and market conditions.
• Develop alternate and secondary supplier options to strengthen supply chain resilience.
• Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and industry developments to address supply challenges.
• Plan and monitor inventory levels to align with customer requirements and targets.
• Develop strategies to manage long lead-time and unique components effectively.
• Lead supplier cost reduction initiatives through negotiations and value engineering.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supply chain planning

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Supermicro is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer/Planner to drive procurement and planning efforts across global suppliers, ensuring a stable and efficient supply chain. You will collaborate with Product Management and Engineering on NPI, manage vendor negotiations, and optimize inventory to meet customer demand.

The role requires 8+ years in materials management, strong communication, and proficiency with ERP systems like SAP. Domestic and international supplier relations are key to success.