Senior Procurement Specialist
Responsibility
- Identify and develop supplier resources included distributors and franchise, while maintaining strong relationships with existing vendors
- Handle the full procurement cycle: inquiry, negotiation, order placement, delivery tracking, and logistics coordination
- Independently manage core purchasing tasks and proactively identify areas for process improvement
- Monitor market dynamics and industry trends to provide timely insights and adjustments
- Collaborate across departments to ensure smooth procurement operations and resolve issues efficiently
- Demonstrate strong team spirit and communication skills to support overall business goals
Requirement
- Bachelor’s degree or above
- Minimum 3 years of relevant sourcing or procurement experience in IC electronics distribution
- Familiarity with key commodities such as CPU, Memory, SSD is preferred
- Proficiency in both Chinese and English (written and verbal) for business communication and documentation
- Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify issues and propose actionable solutions
- Able to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with a strong drive to succeed and embrace challenges
- Excellent team spirit and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals
What We Offer:
- Rewarding careers with fast-track progression opportunities.
- Uncapped monthly commissions.
- Prime CBD office location in a newly renovated office space.
- Collaborative and dynamic team culture.
- Tuition Reimbursement Benefits for professional growth.
- Gym and wellness sponsorships.
- Year-round company activities and team outings.
- Opportunities to give back through community initiatives.
About Smith
Founded in 1984, Smith sources, manages, and distributes the electronic components that go into everything from mobile phones and computers to appliances and automobiles. Smith is the leading independent distributor of electronic components and ranks eighth among all global distributors.
We buy and sell components 24 hours per day, with global sales of USD $3.4 billion in 2025 and in excess of USD $16 billion over the last five years. We’re always moving as we help manufacturers navigate market shifts, customize supply chain solutions, test components using cutting-edge technology, and more.
As a privately held company, Smith employs more than 700 people worldwide, with offices spanning four continents. Our team members are spread out around the world while staying connected to each other, allowing us to provide the expertise of a multinational company while still giving the tailored support of a local business. We have regional headquarters in Houston, Amsterdam, and Hong Kong sales and purchasing offices in Austin, Bangalore, Berlin, Cluj-Napoca, Guadalajara, London, Munich, New York, Penang, São Paulo, Seoul, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Tokyo, and distribution hubs in Houston, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
For more information, please visit our company website: https://www.smithweb.com
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We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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What We Do
Smith is a leading independent distributor of electronic components and ranks sixth among all global distributors. As the leading independent distributor of electronic components, Smith sources, manages, tests, and ships billions of components to partners worldwide in every industry and vertical. Offering a comprehensive suite of flexible and scalable supply chain solutions, Smith identifies and delivers customized service programs to support its customers’ success. The company’s expertise is backed by decades of market data, cutting-edge technology, and a systems-based approach to quality excellence. Smith has generated more than USD $12.9 billion in global revenue since 2019. Visit www.smithweb.com to learn more
