Technical Buyer - Manufacturing & Engineering (EN/Mandarin)

Delta-Electronics-; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Electronics Americas is seeking a purchasing professional to manage technical procurement for manufacturing and facilities. You will collaborate with engineering, production, and suppliers to secure equipment, tools, and services, while ensuring cost, quality, and delivery targets.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s in supply chain and 3+ years in technical procurement, with strong negotiation, supplier audits, and ERP/MRO system experience. Fluency in English and Mandarin is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in technical procurement or buying within manufacturing, industrial, or facility operations.
• Strong understanding of factory equipment, industrial tools, facility systems, and construction-related services.
• Proven negotiation, supplier relationship management, and purchasing documentation skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and collaborate with internal engineering teams and external suppliers.
• Bilingual – fluent in English and intermediate Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production, engineering, and factory operations to understand procurement requirements and technical specs.
• Partner with pre-approved suppliers to analyze cost, quality, lead time, and delivery risk.
• Execute purchases of production equipment, spare parts, tools, and facility-related materials and services per policies.
• Assess supplier capabilities and participate in audits with engineering and operations.
• Lead price and term negotiations, manage payment schedules, ensure delivery timelines align with projects.
• Monitor and track purchase orders, address delivery or quality issues, provide updates to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and support budget tracking using the MRO system and related tools.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Purchasing docs

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Technical specs

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in supply chain

Tools

MRO system

Job description

Delta Electronics Americas is seeking a purchasing professional to manage technical procurement for manufacturing and facilities. You will collaborate with engineering, production, and suppliers to secure equipment, tools, and services, while ensuring cost, quality, and delivery targets.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s in supply chain and 3+ years in technical procurement, with strong negotiation, supplier audits, and ERP/MRO system experience. Fluency in English and Mandarin is required.