Excess Buyer - East Coast USA (Remote)

9368
  • Competitive
  • United States
  • Semiconductor
  • Permanent
Excess Buyer – East Coast USA (Remote)

We’re looking for a dynamic Excess Buyer to join our Purchasing team, working remotely across the East Coast. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in sourcing and purchasing excess inventory while helping drive revenue growth across the region.
In this role, you will actively prospect new suppliers, build long-term relationships, and identify market opportunities to convert into profitable deals. It’s well-suited to someone who is commercially minded, proactive, and relationship driven.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and grow a strong pipeline of excess inventory suppliers (OEMs, EMS, distributors) within your region
  • Proactively source new vendors through outreach, networking, referrals, and industry events
  • Build and maintain long-term strategic supplier relationships
  • Source, negotiate, and purchase electronic and mechanical components in line with margin targets
  • Act as the main point of contact for assigned accounts, ensuring strong communication and follow-up
  • Maintain accurate supplier and deal data in ERP/CRM systems
  • Drive account growth across revenue, gross profit, and engagement
  • Identify and execute speculative buying opportunities based on market demand (shortage / EOL / LTB)
  • Collaborate closely with Sales to align inventory with customer demand
  • Review excess BOMs to identify cost savings and margin opportunities
  • Analyze market trends to identify high-value or constrained components
  • Manage purchase orders, contracts, and supplier agreements
  • Track goods ordered, received, and in transit
  • Provide regular updates on pipeline, deals, and vendor activity
Required Experience & Skills
  • 3–5+ years in procurement, excess inventory, or semiconductor distribution
  • Strong understanding of the electronics supply chain (OEM, EMS, distribution)
  • Proven experience in vendor prospecting and relationship building
  • Commercial mindset with strong negotiation and closing skills
  • Advanced Excel capabilities (analysis, pricing, data handling)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English required)
  • Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

Preferred
  • Existing network within OEMs / EMS / distributors in the region
  • Experience with shortage, EOL, or LTB components
  • Familiarity with ERP/CRM systems

This role offers the chance to be part of a high-performing team where everyone contributes meaningful value, both to the business and to customers.

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