Assistant Product Manager (Purchasing)

Ma Labs, Inc • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

The Assistant Product Manager (Purchasing) establishes and maintains an efficient supply chain by selecting, qualifying, and managing suppliers. The role covers supplier identification, recommendations, negotiations, and ongoing evaluations to support Ma Labs’ short- and long-term goals. It analyzes technical data and product specifications to forecast needs and develop procurement strategies, negotiates purchase order terms, structures orders according to corporate guidelines, and coordinates sales-order logistics. The position maintains computerized procurement records to monitor purchasing quantities, costs, freight delivery, product quality and performance, and inventory. It also reviews sales and inventory records, tracks changes affecting supply and demand, and evaluates global vendors for quality, availability, reliability, and technical support while developing long-term supplier partnerships aligned with headquarters’ procurement strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• In-depth understanding of the PC component market.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Urgency, sound judgment, and decision-making ability.
• Ability to build credibility and serve as a trusted resource.
• Exceptional organization skills and strong attention to detail.
• Interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent customer relationship skills to manage varied customer interactions.
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Previous purchasing or sales experience in the PC industry is a plus.
• Previous manufacturing experience is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Select, qualify, and manage suppliers, including identification, recommendations, negotiations, and ongoing evaluation.
• Analyze technical data and product specifications to forecast immediate and future needs and develop procurement strategies.
• Negotiate purchase order terms and conditions and structure purchase orders according to corporate guidelines and objectives.
• Coordinate and facilitate sales-order and transaction logistics.
• Maintain computerized procurement records to monitor purchase quantities, costs, freight delivery, product quality and performance, and inventory.
• Study company sales records and inventory levels and keep abreast of changes affecting supply and demand.
• Evaluate vendors’ quality, availability, reliability, and technical support; participate in vendor selection and management across global regions.
• Build long-term supplier partnerships to support consistent supply, reduce procurement costs, and obtain competitive advantage.

Benefits

• Base salary
• Quarterly MBO bonus program
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and other optional insurances
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) program
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts
• Employee appreciation events
• New-hire training program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level