Sr. Buyer/Planner - Key Components

Job Req ID: 25892

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide.

We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms.

Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community.

We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary:

Under general direction, the Senior Buyer/Planner at Super Micro Computer, Inc.

plans and coordinates the purchasing functions of the technological division; coordinate the work of the buyers, purchases high quality supplies, materials, and equipment's in accordance with formal bidding procedures; prepare specifications and contracts for services/supplies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):

Commodity Management:
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for assigned system-level key components of high-value and high-mix.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent quality and supply reliability, especially when supply is constrained or demand spikes.
• Accurately translate the needs of each customer and each project to secure supply allocations, not only for orders on hand but also for potential or drop-in orders, to meet the company's fast growth.
• Stay on top with product trend and product roadmap, to manage product life and minimize excess and obsolete inventory.
Procurement Operations:
• Collaborate with Program Management teams to support system production plans.
• Plan and manage procurement activities by issuing POs in a timely manner and tirelessly manage push-and-pull based on production requirements and supplier lead time.
• Implement strategies for optimizing lead time and mitigating supply shortages.
• Monitor every PO closely in high-volume environments.
Inventory Management:
• Monitor inventory levels to meet production requirements while minimizing excess inventory and preventing line down.
• Constantly evaluate and readjust inventory level based on customer types, project wins and product trend changes.
New Product Introduction (NPI):
• Follow up supplier roadmap, supplier product launch and Supermicro's product readiness, to determine SKUs to enable.
• Set up Supermicro P/Ns and load to sales forecast system.
• Provide forecasts for suppliers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in procurement, commodity management, or supply chain roles, preferably in the technology or hardware manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing and procurement best practices.
• Proven track...