Excess Buyer - Singapore (Hybrid)

About the role

A growing APAC team based in Singapore is looking for a commercially focused Excess Buyer in a hybrid setting. This is a key account ownership role within the Excess function, responsible for managing supplier relationships, qualifying excess inventory and turning opportunities into commercially successful, customer-backed purchases. Strong performers can progress towards Senior Excess Buyer.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of small and mid-sized excess accounts and develop strong supplier relationships.
• Review, qualify and prioritise excess, obsolete and unwanted electronic component inventory.
• Validate key inventory details such as MPN, manufacturer, quantity, date code, condition, packaging, target price and location.
• Identify commercially viable purchase opportunities and negotiate within agreed approval limits; escalate complex or high-value opportunities when appropriate.
• Work with Sales to match available inventory with customer demand and spot proactive sales and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support purchase order follow-up, supplier communication, delivery updates and issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, supplier profiles, opportunity notes and account development plans.
• Work with Sales, Logistics, Quality and Finance teams.
• Support and coach Junior Excess Buyers on account management, outreach and commercial skills.

Required profile

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, electronic component distribution, excess or obsolete inventory, semiconductor supply chain, supplier or account management, or EMS/OEM supply chain.
• Ability to speak Malay or Vietnamese.
• Comfortable working with inventory data such as MPNs, manufacturers, quantities, date codes, packaging and lead times, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong commercial judgement, negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple accounts.
• Advantageous: independent electronic component distribution, excess inventory or component brokerage, semiconductors, passives, connectors, electromechanical components, sensors, OEM/EMS/ODM/OCM environments, tier suppliers, and experience preparing proactive offers or account plans.

What we offer

• Hybrid working in Singapore.
• Clear career progression towards Senior Excess Buyer and mentoring of junior team members.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and paid time off.
• Referral bonus programme, where applicable.