Excess Buyer - East Coast USA (Remote) We’re looking for a dynamic Excess Buyer to join our Purchasing team, working remotely across the West 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.