Excess Purchasing Supervisor- Shenzhen
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Posted: 10/11/2026
- Competitive
- China
- Semiconductor
- Permanent
Excess Purchasing Supervisor – Electronics Distribution
Location: Shenzhen, China
An established global business within the electronics distribution industry is looking to recruit an experienced Excess Purchasing Supervisor to lead and develop its purchasing team in Shenzhen.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in open-market electronic component sourcing, excess inventory and supplier development. The successful candidate will oversee the purchasing function, manage a team of Buyers and drive supplier relationships, ensuring competitive pricing and maximising commercial opportunities across the global electronics market.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead, manage and develop a team of Buyers, providing coaching, training and performance management.
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Oversee RFQs, purchasing activity and PO management, ensuring processes are completed accurately and efficiently.
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Develop new supplier relationships across OEMs, EMS providers and global distributors.
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Drive competitive sourcing strategies and negotiate pricing, availability and delivery terms.
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Identify opportunities within excess inventory, shortage, EOL and LTB components.
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Monitor team performance, KPIs and purchasing activity, reporting regularly to senior management.
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Work closely with sales, operations and supplier development teams to maximise business opportunities.
Essential Requirements:
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Degree or diploma in Engineering, Supply Chain or a related discipline.
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Minimum 4 years' experience in electronics procurement, excess inventory or semiconductor distribution.
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At least 2 years' management or supervisory experience within an international electronics broker or distributor.
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Strong open-market sourcing experience and knowledge of electronic components.
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Proven experience managing, mentoring or developing a team of Buyers.
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Established supplier network and strong negotiation skills.
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Good commercial awareness, analytical ability and decision-making skills.
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Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP/CRM systems.
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Fluent in written and spoken English, with the flexibility to support international time zones.
What's on Offer:
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Competitive salary package.
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Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
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Ongoing training and career development.
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Paid time off and employee referral programme.
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Collaborative, international working environment.
We are looking for a commercially driven and hands-on purchasing leader who can develop supplier relationships, motivate a team and deliver strong results within the fast-paced independent electronics distribution market.