Assistant Product Manager (Purchasing)
Ma Labs, Inc San Jose, California, United States
Computer Hardware Manufacturing · 201-500 employees
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About the role
Manage supplier selection, qualification, negotiations, and ongoing vendor relationships to maintain a reliable and cost-effective supply chain. Analyze product specifications, sales and inventory data, and market conditions to forecast purchasing needs, structure purchase orders, and coordinate procurement logistics.
What they look for
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or an equivalent qualification is required, and prior purchasing or sales experience in the PC industry is a plus; manufacturing experience is especially valued. Candidates should understand the PC component market and demonstrate strong negotiation, communication, organization, customer relationship, and decision-making skills, along with Microsoft Office proficiency.
Benefits
Full description
Company Description
About Us:
For the last four decades, Ma Labs has built an impeccable reputation for being one of the most trusted and reliable computer and IT component distributors in the world. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, and with 8 other hubs strategically located throughout the world, our diverse and expansive array of hardware and software technologies can be promptly delivered to wholesalers, resellers, and businesses. Our extensive distribution experience and commitment to outstanding customer care has yielded multiple awards from numerous publications for superior service.
For more information please visit our website at www.malabs.com
At Ma Labs, you can build a career with meaningful work; create a positive and lasting impact on the business; and find the support and training you need to advance your career. As key contributors to our success, our Product Management teams enjoy working in a business-casual, friendly environment that offers training, skill development, and an excellent work life balance. As we are setting our goals for the continuous growth, we have needs for goal-orientated and highly motivated talents to join our product management team for the success!
We do offer new hire training.
The position reports to Director of Product Management.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain an efficient and effective supply chain base through the selection, qualification and ongoing management of suppliers to Ma Labs’ services. This encompasses all aspects of the supply chain from identification, recommendation, negotiation through to the ongoing evaluation of suppliers who have been selected to provide products and services that support the short and long term goals of Ma Labs
- Analyze technical data and product specifications to forecast immediate and future needs and formulate professional procurement strategies of products
- Negotiate purchase order terms and conditions; Structure purchase order based on corporate guidelines and objectives; Coordinate and facilitate sales order/transaction logistics
- Maintain computerized procurement record using specialized programs to monitor quantity of items purchased, analyze costs, keep track of freight delivery, product quality and performance, and inventory to ensure the procurement fit into the company’s worldwide supply chain management
- Study sales record and inventory levels of company, identify foreign and domestic suppliers and keeping abreast of change affecting both the supply and demand for needed products
- Evaluate vendor’s offered quality, availability, reliability and technical support in choosing supply source organize and participate in the selection and management of vendors in global area, building long-term and stable partnership with vendors according to headquarters’ procurement strategies, in order to keep consistent supply, to reduce the cost of procurement, and to obtain competitive advantage in procurement area
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent
- Previous purchasing or sales experience in PC industry is a plus
- Previous Manufacture experience is a big plus
- In-depth understanding of PC component market
- Strong negotiation skills
- Will act with a sense of urgency, high quality judgment and sound decision making
- Can build credibility and be a trusted resource to all
- Exceptional organization skills with strong attention to detail
- High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
- Excellent communicational skills
- Excellent customer relationship skills to manage a variety of customer interactions
- Can thrive in a deadline driven environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Additional Information
Benefits:
- Base Salary
- Quarterly MBO bonus program
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, other optional insurances)
- Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave
- 401(k) Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Solid Training Program for New Hires
Our EEOC Statement:
Ma Labs welcomes and encourages diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Ma Labs is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Ma Labs is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.
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