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Avnet Abacus

Avnet Abacus is a pan-European distributor committed to supporting customers from design to fulfilment. Avnet Abacus’ exceptional linecard features globally recognized manufacturers and an extensive product range that includes interconnect, passive, electromechanical, power supply, energy storage, wireless & sensor products and solutions. Avnet Abacus is a regional business unit of Avnet with European headquarters in Belgium (Avnet Europe Comm. VA).

Job Summary:

Responsible for purchasing, order management and logistics to mitigate risk and enable profitability. Aligns purchases with the business strategies and financial goals.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Execute and support overall purchasing strategy in alignment with company and sales strategy
• Drives profile of inventory according to strategy Supports sales with best possible market price (system prices and quoting for MPP products)
• Drives negotiations of Suppliers MPP/Master Quotes & deals, contributing to strategic purchasing decisions
• Authorises Customer specific prices (SBPs) and specify customer contract terms Keeps continious relationship with Sales Team
• Providing information to Purchasing Planning and Purchasing Operations regarding market conditions (Capacity, lead times, etc.)
• Drives clearance of excess inventory through active promotion to sales and suppliers
• Contributes in supplier/internal business reviews on demand
• Develops and maintains supplier relationship
• Market analysis in regards to the given product responsibility
• Establish and maintain sustainable cooperation with Supplier Marketing Follows all defined KPI's for the defined product groups and provides reports to the Management as required
• Be first level contact for all business partners with regards to defined product segments respectively assigned suppliers

Job Level Specifications:

• Purchasing goods from our suppliers for the assigned franchises by keeping focus on turns, age and availability of products
• Main contact for our sales teams, our suppliers, for the warehouse and the accounts payable department for all purchasing-related questions
• Entering order confirmations and shipping notifications / clarifying issues via SAP workflow
• Inventory optimization and reduction of excess inventory via regular stock return/scrap allowance
• Reporting: providing inventory 3 months rolling on a monthly basis
• Support RMA department and place replacement orders in case of customer returns/technical issues
• Backlog Management: continuous comparison of our orders including scheduling with our customer orders and corresponding adjustments

Work Experience:

• Typically 3+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.

Education and Certification(s):

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants – hrnow@avnet.com, Asia applicants - hrnow.asia@avnet.com, EMEA applicants - hrnow.EMEA@avnet.eu. 

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