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Supermicro

. Plan and purchase material requirements and ensure flow of materials for ongoing production and new products in development .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in material planning and purchasing, with a strong focus on managing vendor relationships and ensuring timely delivery of products. Proficient in data analysis and inventory management within a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

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Purchasing ExperienceMaterial PlanningVendor ManagementData AnalysisAPICS Certification

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Hard Skills

Material Requirements PlanningCost AnalysisInventory ManagementContract Manufacturer CoordinationLean PrinciplesJIT EnvironmentsEngineering KnowledgeSupply Chain ManagementComputerized Purchasing RecordsSales Forecasting

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem SolvingProject ManagementCollaborationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Planning SpreadsheetsInternal Reporting Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

APICS Certification

Industry Keywords

Computer HardwareServer ProductsCross-Functional TeamsEthical Business ConductProduction Material Shortages

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and purchase material requirements and ensure flow of materials for ongoing production and new products in development
Prepare, review, and place department purchasing requisitions
Maintain computerized purchasing records and paper filing
Monitor and resolve production material shortages
Seek, partner with, and maintain relationships with reliable outside vendors and suppliers
Manage purchase orders based on demand
Place orders and follow up with counterpart contract manufacturers to achieve sales demand and fulfillment
Monitor contract manufacturer production schedules to ensure on-time delivery, including prototype projects
Update planning spreadsheets and internal reports regularly
Review and monitor inventory levels against sales ratios and sales forecasts
Respond to changes in sales trends and forecasts
Enter purchase transactions precisely and gather historical and current data
Complete other projects and tasks assigned based on business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management preferred
Minimum of 3 years purchasing and planning experience with contract manufacturers, ideally in computer hardware or server products preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Fluent in Mandarin a plus
Ability to present data and analysis in an organized, clear, and concise manner
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
Proven ability to research and apply critical information to evaluate product and conduct cost analysis for competitive pricing and positioning
Excellent problem solving skills
Must be comfortable working with cross-functional teams to achieve a common goal
Familiarity with lean principles and JIT environments
APICS Certification a plus
Experience in hardware design or component selection/evaluation strongly desired
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to maintain highest ethical and professional business conduct

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Potential eligibility for bonus programs
Potential eligibility for equity award programs