Senior Purchaser

About the Company

Rapsodo is a Sports Technology company with offices in the USA, Singapore, Turkey & Japan. We develop sports analytics products that are data-driven, portable and easy-to-use to empower athletes at all skill levels to analyse and improve their performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing of electronic components such as semiconductors, ICs, RAM, SoCs, PCB/PCBA, connectors, and related assemblies
• Evaluate cost, MOQ, and lead-time trade-offs before PO commitment
• Monitor market signals such as lead-time shifts, allocation risk, and demand swings
• Work with Planning to align buying strategy with forecast changes
• Validate BOM revisions, part numbers, and AVL alignment prior to PO release
• Ensure ERP accuracy for lead times, MOQs, and supplier data
• Coordinate with Engineering during NPI and revision changes
• Track on-time delivery and lead-time adherence
• Support structured supplier discussions and escalate risks early
• Identify recurring issues in purchasing workflows and suggest improvements

Requirements

• 5–8 years of procurement experience in electronics or hardware manufacturing
• Direct experience sourcing electronic components (PCB, PCBA, semiconductors, ICs, RAM, SOCs, connectors, etc.)
• Familiarity with semiconductor allocation cycles and component lifecycle risks
• Understanding of BOM structures, revision control, and NPI processes
• Experience working with EMS or contract manufacturers is advantageous
• Proficiency in Business Mandarin for communication with China-based suppliers
• Strong ERP discipline (NetSuite or similar preferred)
• Ability to negotiate pricing and delivery terms