Strategic Buyer & Planner — Supply Chain

Supermicro; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Equity program

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking a Buyer/Planner in San Jose to drive supply chain efficiency by optimizing procurement, planning, and vendor relationships. You'll collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to support NPI and ensure component availability for advanced technology solutions.

You will plan inventory, negotiate with global suppliers, and implement strategies to reduce lead times and costs while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 5+ years in materials management, procurement, or supply chain operations.
• Fast-paced environment with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience negotiating with Asian suppliers.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; problem-solving mindset.
• Proficiency in ERP and MS Office (SAP, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PM & Engineering to support new product development (NPI).
• Manage procurement processes, ensuring timely acquisition of high-quality materials and components.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors—especially in Asia—to obtain competitive pricing and terms.
• Analyze supplier quotations based on product specifications and market conditions.
• Plan and monitor inventory levels to align with customer requirements and company targets.
• Develop and implement strategies to manage long lead-time and unique components effectively.
• Prepare and analyze inventory and aging reports to optimize supply chain efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement accuracy and streamline supply chain processes.
• Implement best practices to optimize resource utilization and cost savings.
• Support cross-functional teams in forecasting, demand planning, and risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Vendor negotiations

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Materials Management / Manufacturing

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Supermicro is seeking a Buyer/Planner in San Jose to drive supply chain efficiency by optimizing procurement, planning, and vendor relationships. You'll collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to support NPI and ensure component availability for advanced technology solutions.

You will plan inventory, negotiate with global suppliers, and implement strategies to reduce lead times and costs while maintaining quality.