{"id":1303351,"url":"https://alion.io/job/sourceability-excess-buyer-2","title":"Excess Buyer","company":{"id":1880443,"name":"Sourceability","domain":"sourceability.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/sourceability","size_band":"201-500","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":26,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-09-27T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Thailand"],"countries":["TH"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-18T06:06:35Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-08-24","last_verified_at":"2026-09-27T18:33:49Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":40,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":40},"description":"Sourceability® is a global digital distributor of electronic components transforming how modern businesses bring products to market. With innovation, qualityandlogisticsas the backbone of the company, Sourceability’scutting-edgeproducts and services expeditethe procurement process across a wide range of industries, including communications/cellular, consumer electronics, and auto manufacturing. \nWe are looking for a commercially focused Excess Buyer to become a vital part of our APAC Excess team.\nAs an Excess Buyer, you will manage small to mid-sized excess accounts, qualify excess inventory lists, develop supplier relationships and convert opportunities into customer-backed purchases. This role is the core account ownership level within the Excess career path and is designed to prepare strong performers for future Senior Excess Buyer responsibilities.\nOur goal is to build a sophisticated team equipped with strong technical awareness, commercial judgement and business acumen. Each team member adds value to the business, the customer and the wider supply chain.\nInsight on your impact\nManage assigned small and mid-sized excess accounts and develop relationships opened by Junior Excess Buyers.\nReview, qualify and prioritise excess, obsolete and unwanted component lists received from customers and suppliers.\nValidate key list details such as MPN, manufacturer, quantity, date code, condition, packaging, target price and location.\nNegotiate standard excess purchase opportunities within approved limits and escalate complex or high-value opportunities when needed.\nCoordinate with Sales to identify matched customer demand, proactive offer opportunities and potential cost-save opportunities.\nSupport PO follow-up, supplier communication, delivery updates and issue resolution in coordination with relevant internal teams.\nMaintain accurate CRM records, supplier profiles, opportunity notes and account development plans.\nCoach Junior Excess Buyers on account handling, outreach quality, list collection, CRM discipline and basic excess terminology.\nYour qualifications, your influence\nTo be successful in the role, you must possess the following skills:\nExperience in purchasing, sourcing, sales, electronic component distribution, EMS/OEM supply chain or related commercial role.\nAbility to qualify excess inventory lists and understand key fields such as MPN, manufacturer, quantity, date code, packaging and lead time.\nGood negotiation skills and ability to manage standard purchase opportunities within approval limits.\nStrong communication skills with customers, suppliers, Sales, Logistics, Quality and Finance stakeholders.\nStrong CRM and data discipline, with the ability to maintain clean account and opportunity records.\nAbility to manage multiple accounts, follow up consistently and prioritise opportunities based on value, quality and demand.\nUnderstanding of account ownership rules and the importance of protecting Sales relationships.\nPreferred skills and technical familiarity\nAdding additional insight, practical experience and a growth mindset will elevate your contribution in this role:\nHands-on experience in independent distribution, excess inventory, electronic components or procurement operations.\nFamiliarity with component categories such as semiconductors, passives, connectors, electromechanical parts and sensors.\nExperience working with OEM, EMS, ODM, OCM, Tier supplier or distributor accounts.\nExperience preparing proactive offers, opportunity summaries or supplier/customer account plans.\nAbility to train or guide junior team members and contribute to a structured career progression model.\nRegional language skills and ability to work across APAC cultures and time zones.\nBenefits\nCompetitive salary\nComprehensive health and wellness benefits\nOngoing training and professional development opportunities\nCollaborative and vibrant work culture\nPTO\nReferral bonus programme where applicable\nEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. \nIt is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4642,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Transportation & Logistics","Supply Chain","Electronic Components Distribution"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-26T12:39:37Z"}],"liveness":{"score":22,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.401,"p_room":0.55,"age_days":39,"expected_fill_days":30,"reasons":["conf:2","stale_co","velocity","win:tail"],"computed_at":"2026-09-27T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/sourceability-excess-buyer-2","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/sourceability-excess-buyer-2.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-28T01:48:25Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":960,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":4040,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-29T00:00:00Z"}}}