Senior Buyer

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading independent electronics components distributor to the world's leading contract manufacturers and OEMs. Built around the shared core values of Being amazing today, Demonstrating mutual respect and trust, Acting courageously and Owning our own outcomes, Velocity Electronics has experienced rapid growth and is looking to add to our talented global team. Our opportunity is massive! We offer career growth, development, and we want to talk to you!

The Senior Buyer is responsible for assisting the Company’s sellers to facilitate the complete fulfillment of each customer’s component requirements, via sourcing, procuring, and sales support functions in order to deliver exceptional experiences and outcomes.  This position is located in Austin, Texas, at our corporate headquarters. Qualified candidates in other locations may be considered.

• Manage opportunities presented by sales team
• Makes the best procurement decision for the Company
• Ability to place PO’s independently depending on value and GP%
• Vendor management
• Strategic trading (Suppliers/Brokers) 

• Works requirements for sellers including vendor evaluations, datasheet lookup, technical support, BOM support, vendor negotiation and expediting
• Enters and modifies purchase orders and VRMAs
• Exceeds goals as set by management
• Prepares reports when requested
• Expedites and track open orders
• Assists accounting department by confirming terms, payment stipulations and credit

Education

Required

• 4-year college degree

Experience

Required

• 10+ years industry specific purchasing experience

Knowledge

Required

• Familiar with complex ERP systems

• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office

Traits

Required

• Is amazing
• Acts courageously
• Demonstrates mutual respect and trust
• Owns own outcomes
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Strong conflict management skills
• Outstanding presentation and business development skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Problem solver
• Attention to detail; Organized
• Strong communication skills
• Flexible and Adaptable
• Ability to multitask
• Dependable and timely; ability to work independently; self-starter
• Friendly, enthusiastic, and professional demeanor
• Team player; ability to work in cross-functional environment 
• Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure

• Heavy phone use

Type of Employment

Full-time Regular

Normal Hours

Monday—Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm