Buyer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Thailand.

📋 Description

• Oversee assigned small to mid-sized excess accounts and foster relationships initiated by Junior Excess Buyers.

• Assess, qualify, and prioritize lists of excess, obsolete, and unwanted components received from both customers and suppliers.

• Verify essential details of key lists, including MPN, manufacturer, quantity, date code, condition, packaging, target price, and location.

• Negotiate standard excess purchasing opportunities within authorized limits and escalate complex or high-value opportunities as necessary.

• Collaborate with Sales to pinpoint matched customer demand, proactive offering opportunities, and potential cost-saving options.

• Assist with purchase order follow-up, supplier communication, delivery updates, and issue resolution in conjunction with relevant internal teams.

• Keep precise CRM records, supplier profiles, opportunity notes, and account development strategies.

• Mentor Junior Excess Buyers on account management, outreach quality, list gathering, CRM discipline, and fundamental excess terminology.

⛳️ Requirements

• Background in purchasing, sourcing, sales, electronic component distribution, EMS/OEM supply chain, or a related commercial field.

• Capability to evaluate excess inventory lists and comprehend critical fields such as MPN, manufacturer, quantity, date code, packaging, and lead time.

• Proficient negotiation skills and ability to handle standard purchasing opportunities within established approval limits.

• Excellent communication skills with customers, suppliers, Sales, Logistics, Quality, and Finance stakeholders.

• Strong CRM and data management skills, with the ability to keep account and opportunity records organized and accurate.

• Capacity to manage multiple accounts, follow up diligently, and prioritize opportunities based on value, quality, and demand.

• Understanding of account ownership principles and the significance of safeguarding Sales relationships.

• Practical experience in independent distribution, excess inventory, electronic components, or procurement operations.

• Familiarity with component categories such as semiconductors, passives, connectors, electromechanical parts, and sensors.

• Experience working with OEM, EMS, ODM, OCM, Tier suppliers, or distributor accounts.

• Background in preparing proactive offers, opportunity summaries, or supplier/customer account strategies.

• Ability to train or mentor junior team members and contribute to a structured career advancement framework.

• Proficiency in regional languages and capability to collaborate across APAC cultures and time zones.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Continuous training and professional development opportunities.

• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Referral bonus program where applicable.