Excess Buyer
Core
Manage small to mid-sized excess accounts, qualify inventory lists, and convert opportunities into customer-backed purchases for electronic components.
Role type
Senior IC Excess Buyer (Account Ownership)
Builds
Customer-backed purchases of excess, obsolete, and unwanted electronic components
Domain
Electronics distribution / Supply chain
Required skills
Excess inventory qualification, MPN/manufacturer validation, negotiation, account management, CRM discipline, stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
Independent distribution experience, component category familiarity (semiconductors, passives, connectors), OEM/EMS account experience, mentoring junior buyers, APAC regional language skills
Technologies
CRM systems
Responsibilities
Manage assigned small and mid-sized excess accounts and develop relationships opened by Junior Excess Buyers. Review, qualify and prioritise excess, obsolete and unwanted component lists received from customers and suppliers. Validate key list details such as MPN, manufacturer, quantity, date code, condition, packaging, target price and location. Negotiate standard excess purchase opportunities within approved limits and escalate complex or high-value opportunities when needed. Coordinate with Sales to identify matched customer demand, proactive offer opportunities and potential cost-save opportunities. Support PO follow-up, supplier communication, delivery updates and issue resolution in coordination with relevant internal teams. Maintain accurate CRM records, supplier profiles, opportunity notes and account development plans. Coach Junior Excess Buyers on account handling, outreach quality, list collection, CRM discipline and basic excess terminology.
