What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Velocity Electronics?
Be part of a dynamic, growth-driven team — Velocity Electronics is hiring a BUYER in Austin!
We’re looking for a talented professional to assist our sales team in fulfilling customers’ component requirements through sourcing, procurement, and sales support — ensuring exceptional experiences and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
At Velocity Electronics, our culture is powered by purpose and defined by values: Be Amazing Today, Demonstrate Mutual Respect and Trust, Act Courageously, and Own Your Outcomes. These aren’t just words — they’re the foundation of how we lead, grow, and win together.
Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment? Here, you'll be empowered to own your journey, build meaningful partnerships, and make a real impact through bold, innovative solutions.
Join one of the world’s leading independent electronic component distributors, trusted by top-tier contract manufacturers and OEMs across the globe.
This is an on-site role based in Austin — at the heart of where global ideas meet world-class execution.
We’re looking for a talented professional to assist our sales team in fulfilling customers’ component requirements through sourcing, procurement, and sales support — ensuring exceptional experiences and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
- 4-year college degree.
- 2 years of purchasing/buyer experience in the electronic components industry
- Computer literate: experience with complex ERP systems preferred
At Velocity Electronics, our culture is powered by purpose and defined by values: Be Amazing Today, Demonstrate Mutual Respect and Trust, Act Courageously, and Own Your Outcomes. These aren’t just words — they’re the foundation of how we lead, grow, and win together.
Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment? Here, you'll be empowered to own your journey, build meaningful partnerships, and make a real impact through bold, innovative solutions.
Join one of the world’s leading independent electronic component distributors, trusted by top-tier contract manufacturers and OEMs across the globe.
This is an on-site role based in Austin — at the heart of where global ideas meet world-class execution.