Sr. Buyer/Planner - Key Components

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.

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.

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

What You'll Do:

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 trends 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.

Product Life Cycle Management:

• 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.
• Manage End-of -Life and Last-time-Buy.
• Product Cost-Price Competitiveness Analysis:
• Collect market data and feedback to supplier to ensure best cost structure.
• Propose pricing strategies to cost /pricing department to achieve best competitiveness and margin equilibrium.
• Lead or assist with periodic reports and drop-in tasks.

What You'll Bring:

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or a related field. An MBA degree in supply chain is highly desirable.
• Ideally 8 or a minimum of 6 years of experience in procurement, commodity management, or supply chain roles in the technology or hardware manufacturing industry is a must. Some exposure to product management is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing and procurement best practices.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiations and relationship management.
• Proficiency in inventory planning, supply chain forecasting, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Strong skills in management and general reporting, which include problem-solving, prioritizing and driving informed decisions in constantly changing environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation:Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.
• Professional Growth:Opportunities for learning, development, and career advancement.
• Impactful Work:Your efforts will contribute directly to Supermicro's success and the creation of leading-edge technology.
• Collaborative Environment:Be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values innovation and excellence.

$99,000 - $125,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.