Senior Logistics Buyer / Sr. Logistics Technician

VIVA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc. is seeking a Senior Logistics Buyer / Sr. Logistics Technician to ensure supply continuity and prototype readiness across hardware programs.

You will work in a fast-paced environment with two buyers, managing commodity ownership and coordinating with Engineering, Program Management, Finance, and Corporate Procurement to validate demand and execute procurement. The role requires proactive, urgent yet accurate work with strong ownership, clear communication, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement, buying, planning, logistics, or related supply chain experience.
• Procurement experience with electronic components or hardware materials.
• Experience at a Contract Manufacturer for electronics is preferred.
• Proficiency with MRP systems and purchase order execution.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply and demand weekly to identify gaps, risks, and purchasing actions.
• Drive purchase requisitions and PO execution for electronic hardware, sheet metal, and assemblies.
• Provide clear order status, delivery visibility, and escalation updates to management.
• Maintain PO dates and procurement timing to support quarterly budget planning.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

Ownership

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Senior Logistics Buyer / Sr. Logistics Technician

THE ROLE:

This role is critical to ensuring supply continuity, prototype readiness, budget alignment, and fast execution across hardware programs. The team operates in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment and is currently composed of two experienced buyers who manage workload by commodity ownership. Their primary responsibility is to assess supply versus demand weekly and issue purchase orders to address imbalances. They procure a wide range of components, including electronic parts such as DIMMs, SSDs, and development cards, as well as custom sockets, cables, fans, heatsinks, and sheet metal. Buyers work closely with Engineering, Program Management, Finance, and Corporate Procurement to validate demand, execute procurement, and provide timely status updates.

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate is a proactive buyer who can operate with urgency, accuracy, and strong ownership in an environment with shifting demand and supply conditions. This person should communicate clearly, manage multiple priorities, follow through across functions, and work independently with strong attention to detail.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze supply and demand weekly to identify gaps, risks, and purchasing actions.
• Drive purchase requisitions and purchase order execution for electronic hardware, custom sheet metal, and cable assemblies.
• Provide clear order status, delivery visibility, and issue escalation updates to management.
• Maintain purchase order dates and procurement timing to support quarterly budget planning and execution accuracy.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of procurement, buying, planning, logistics, or related supply chain experience.
• Procurement experience supporting electronic components or hardware-related materials.
• Experienced working at a Contract Manufacturer for electronics (Preferred).
• Proficiency with MRP systems and strong working knowledge of purchase order execution.
• Strong Excel skills for tracking, analysis, and status reporting.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's degree preferred

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status