Procurement Executive - ITAD Markets

As a Procurement Executive - ITAD markets, you will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and negotiating IT and electronic components through secondary market channels across China and Asia. You will develop and manage supplier relationships, identify new supply sources, analyze pricing trends, and secure inventory to support customer demand while maximizing profitability.

This role requires a commercially driven individual with a strong understanding of independent distributors, brokers, traders, OEM excess inventory, and secondary market procurement strategies.

Job Responsibilities

• Source IT and electronic components from secondary market suppliers across China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
• Build and manage relationships with independent distributors, brokers, traders, manufacturers, and excess inventory providers.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and supply agreements to achieve cost and margin targets.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers while ensuring compliance with company quality standards.
• Monitor market trends, pricing movements, product availability, and supply chain risks.
• Execute spot-buy opportunities and support time-sensitive customer requirements.
• Evaluate supplier performance and maintain accurate supplier and pricing databases.
• Collaborate closely with sales teams to fulfill customer requirements and provide procurement solutions.
• Conduct market intelligence activities to identify shortages, excess inventory, and arbitrage opportunities.
• Manage purchase orders, shipment schedules, and inventory planning activities.
• Ensure authenticity and quality verification procedures are followed to minimize counterfeit risk.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives and contribute to revenue growth through effective procurement strategies.

Job Requirements

• 3+ years of procurement, sourcing, trading, or supply chain experience within the IT components, electronic components, semiconductor, or technology hardware industry.
• Proven experience sourcing through secondary markets and independent distribution channels.
• Strong supplier network across China and Asia.
• Excellent negotiation and commercial management skills.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor and electronic component supply chains.
• Experience managing fast-turnaround procurement activities.
• Strong analytical and market intelligence capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/CRM systems.
• Fluent English and Mandarin communication skills, both written and spoken.