Be part of a dynamic, growth-driven team — Velocity Electronics is hiring a BUYER in Austin!
We’re looking for a talented professional to assist our sales team in fulfilling customers’ component requirements through sourcing, procurement, and sales support — ensuring exceptional experiences and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage opportunities presented by sales team.
- Makes the best procurement decision for the Company.
- Ability to place PO’s independently depending on value and GP%.
- Vendor management.
- Strategic trading (Suppliers/Brokers).
- Works requirements for sellers including vendor evaluations, datasheet lookup, technical support, BOM support, vendor negotiation and expediting.
- Enters and modifies purchase orders and VRMAs.
- Exceeds goals as set by management.
- Prepares reports when requested.
- Expedites and track open orders.
- Assists accounting department by confirming terms, payment stipulations and credit.
Qualifications:
- 4-year college degree.
- 2+ years of purchasing/buyer experience in the electronic components industry
- Computer literate: experience with complex ERP systems preferred
Why Join Velocity Electronics?
At Velocity Electronics, our culture is powered by purpose and defined by values: Be Amazing Today, Demonstrate Mutual Respect and Trust, Act Courageously, and Own Your Outcomes. These aren’t just words — they’re the foundation of how we lead, grow, and win together.
Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment? Here, you'll be empowered to own your journey, build meaningful partnerships, and make a real impact through bold, innovative solutions.
Join one of the world’s leading independent electronic component distributors, trusted by top-tier contract manufacturers and OEMs across the globe.
This is an on-site role based in Austin — at the heart of where global ideas meet world-class execution.
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What We Do
Velocity Electronics is a leading certified stocking distributor and outsource procurement services provider specializing in the supply and material management of board level electronic components and associated products for leading electronics manufacturers worldwide. Market, logistics and quality assurance expertise, combined with our innovative and high service orientation have made Velocity Electronics a deeply trusted supply chain partner to the world's leading contract manufacturers and OEMs.
Velocity offers a full range of supply chain solutions for global manufacturers addressing component shortages, cost saving opportunities, material inspection and environmental compliance needs as well as excess material mitigation services. In addition, Velocity provides integrated and custom programs for third party procurement management, warehousing and logistics that are designed to reduce material procurement and administrative costs, increase inventory turns, improve cash-to-cash cycle times and eliminate the high costs associated with shortage and excess disruptions in the supply chain. Our custom, integrated solutions are guaranteed to reduce your total cost of procurement
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