Strategic Corporate Purchaser & Global Supplier Negotiator

Ascom; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascom is seeking a Corporate Purchaser to select top suppliers, negotiate costs, and optimize procurement across products, services, and software. The role sits in Morrisville, NC, as part of the Global Purchasing Team.

You will leverage ERP and MS cloud tools to streamline sourcing, vendor management, and contract performance, driving cost savings and risk mitigation across electronics and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years in Sourcing or Procurement.
• 6–10 years contracting/contract negotiations, including legal aspects.
• 1–2 years in IT, telecommunications, or healthcare.
• Proven track record of building, maintaining, and developing supplier relations.

Responsibilities

• Request and collect quotes, evaluate costs, and negotiate terms with suppliers.
• Negotiate prices/conditions for third-party products into PCP.
• Evaluate and select manufacturers/suppliers per PCP.
• Yearly negotiating contracts or global BOM parts prices for EMS and central use.
• Negotiate product prices with EMS suppliers.

Skills

Collaboration & influence

Waste reduction

Sourcing & Procurement

Contract negotiations

Supplier relationship management

ERP / IT systems

Design & process principles

Education

Degree in Purchasing & Logistics

Tools

ERP knowledge

Job description

Ascom is seeking a Corporate Purchaser to select top suppliers, negotiate costs, and optimize procurement across products, services, and software. The role sits in Morrisville, NC, as part of the Global Purchasing Team.

You will leverage ERP and MS cloud tools to streamline sourcing, vendor management, and contract performance, driving cost savings and risk mitigation across electronics and manufacturing processes.