Strategic Purchaser & Business Development Specialist

Harlan Recruiting Group; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

Harlan Recruiting Group seeks a Strategic Purchaser with Business Development skills to manage and expand an electronic goods purchasing program. The role emphasizes market-driven decisions beyond simple price-list reordering, with focus on pricing, availability, and opportunities.

You will build direct distributor networks, monitor market trends, and optimize margins while controlling risk and capital. Strong BD and negotiation abilities are essential for success in this fast-moving field.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of business-development/sales experience.
• Strong market instincts with a drive to identify and negotiate deals.
• Ability to act quickly, make independent decisions and own results.
• Strong supplier relationships and understanding of margins, inventory turns, cash flow and risk.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to scale purchasing operations.
• Experience in product trading, collector stock, or e-commerce sourcing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the purchasing program in a dynamic electronics market.
• Decide when to buy, wait, or pass on deals and determine stock quantities.
• Leverage promotions and market opportunities to improve margins while managing risk.
• Build and maintain a broad network of distributors, wholesalers, and suppliers.
• Maintain clear supplier and pricing records and make independent, collaborative decisions.

Skills

Business development

Sales experience

Market analysis

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Inventory & cash flow

Collaboration

Deal evaluation

Job description

Harlan Recruiting Group seeks a Strategic Purchaser with Business Development skills to manage and expand an electronic goods purchasing program. The role emphasizes market-driven decisions beyond simple price-list reordering, with focus on pricing, availability, and opportunities.

You will build direct distributor networks, monitor market trends, and optimize margins while controlling risk and capital. Strong BD and negotiation abilities are essential for success in this fast-moving field.