Strategic Buyer

Aivres is a leading data center servers and storage solutions provider committed to delivering innovative technologies that propel the world’s leading industries to new frontiers. We widely deliver and deploy cutting-edge hardware products and designs to major data centers across the US, supporting critical modern applications that include cloud, AI, big data, mass storage, and edge. Our unique JDM model enables open collaboration with partners and customers to develop purpose-built, performance-optimized solutions that tackle different workloads and overcome real-world challenges. We are looking for a Buyer to join our Milpitas office, CA.

Primary Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the planning, directing, and coordination of the purchasing any of the following: materials, equipment, facilities, supplies, etc. or as directed by the management.
• Lead the negotiation of contracts, terms, and pricing and ensure best prices and services are implemented.
• Be responsible for coordinating with all departments including Finance and Legal, maintaining vendor relationships and negotiating rates/terms for purchases.
• Manage vendor contracts, monitor performance, terms, pricing, and purchasing relationships with vendors.
• Process requisitions and purchase orders as needed.
• Maintain purchasing instructions, policies and procedures, and ensure compliance.
• Prepare and manage sourcing documents, contracts, and related procurement documents.
• Manage, coordinate and support special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a Procurement or Purchasing function
• Experience in sourcing and negotiating contract
• Ability to influence others and communicate effectively
• Ability to collaborate throughout the organization and with vendors
• An ability to drive for results through negotiations
• Proven ability to work with and build successful relationships with business stakeholders
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems, a plus