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Buyer/Planner - Key Components

Super Micro Computer

's-Hertogenbosch
Full-time
2-5 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Purchasing
Procurement
Inventory control
Product life cycle management
Market research
Data modeling
Data visualization
Strategic thinking
Analytical thinking
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Electronic engineering
Supply chain management

Job Description

Job Req ID: 30309

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are amongst the fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer many new positions to the technology community.  We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us to drive accelerated growth and technology-led innovation in the global marketplace.

Job Summary:

Do you thrive in a fast-pace environment? Then Supermicro is looking for you to become part of our "Super Story". We are looking for committed individuals who can bring talent and experience in areas of purchasing, procurement, and inventory control. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and purchasing materials required for current and new products. This position will be based in 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop product requirements based on customer input, market and competitive forces and company capabilities.
  • Specify market requirements for products.
  • Perform market/Industry research as necessary to support feature development.
  • Understand and manage the product life cycle from the stages of introduction, growth, maturity, and to the last, decline.
  • Provide product subject matter expertise and leadership to sales functional team training.
  • Collaborate with vendors on requirements definition and feature development.
  • Provide support in the development of new data models and visualization in strong analytical and strategic thinking.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum bachelor’s degree, major in Electronic Engineering is a plus.
  • Experience in computer system or key components PM or Sales or Purchasing work is a plus.
  • Competent in reading, writing and speaking in English as a must, Chinese speaking is a plus.
  • Microsoft office is essential, especially on Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstration of strong ownership.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Core Responsibilities

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for planning and purchasing materials for new and existing products while managing the product life cycle. They will also conduct market research and collaborate with vendors to define requirements and feature development.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for Electronic Engineering and experience in computer systems or purchasing. Candidates must be proficient in English and possess strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

About Super Micro Computer

Industry: Computer Hardware Manufacturing

Company size: 5,001-10,000 employees

Supermicro® (NASDAQ:SMCI), with 30+ years of leadership in Enterprise, cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge Infrastructure solutions, pioneers the industry with Building Block Solutions® and Green Computing servers. Its customizable, efficient, and sustainable IT offerings such as liquid-cooling technology redefine performance standards and environmental responsibility.

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