As a Technical Buyer at E-BI, you’ll play a vital role in sourcing and managing technical components and services critical to delivering E-BI’s integrated global manufacturing solutions—from prototyping and engineering to quality assurance and logistics. You will ensure the procurement of high-quality parts and materials while balancing cost, reliability, compliance, and strategic supplier relationships.

• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
  Identify, evaluate, and develop relationships with suppliers based on quality, lead time, cost, and specialty manufacturing capabilities.

• Technical Specification and Evaluation
  Collaborate with design, engineering, QA, and operations teams to define part specifications and evaluate supplier proposals, ensuring materials meet required technical and regulatory standards.

• Cost Optimization & Negotiation
  Work strategically to negotiate competitive pricing, favorable terms, and volume discounts, taking advantage of cost efficiencies.

• Quality and Compliance Assurance
  Ensure sourced components conform to E-BI’s stringent ISO 9001 (and other certifications) standards, and align with QA protocols across production facilities.

• Supply Chain Coordination
  Coordinate logistics and delivery schedules to support just-in-time manufacturing, integrating with E-BI’s Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) system for real-time tracking and control.

• Risk Mitigation & Sustainability
  Manage supplier risks (e.g., disruptions, IP concerns), support environmental standards like ISO 14001, and incorporate sustainable sourcing practices, including supplier audits.

• Performance Tracking & Reporting
  Track key procurement KPIs—such as lead times, cost savings, supplier performance—and prepare reports to support continuous improvement.

• Education & Experience
  Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or similar. 3–5 years in technical sourcing, purchasing, or procurement—ideally in manufacturing, electronics, or contract manufacturing environments.

• Procurement & Technical Proficiency
  Demonstrated ability to source technical components, interpret specifications, and manage supplier negotiations.

• Certifications & Systems Knowledge
  Familiarity with ISO 9001/14001 environments and experience using ERP or procurement systems; experience with digital supply chain tools is a plus.

• Analytical & Communication Skills
  Strong data analysis capability and the ability to liaise effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.

• Strategic & Ethical Focus
  Passion for building strategic supplier relationships, with an eye for cost, quality, sustainability, and risk mitigation.

• Integrated Global Platform
  Collaborate within a full-service provider offering design, engineering, prototyping, QA, logistics, and IP protection under one roof.

• Powerful Sourcing Network
  Leverage E-BI’s Star Factory Alliance—500+ vetted global subcontractors—for sourcing quality components efficiently.

• Sustainability & Innovation
  Engage in sustainable manufacturing practices—lean production, waste reduction, energy efficiency—and digital tools like IoT and AI.

• Proven Global Experience
  Join an award-winning, minority-owned company with a strong track record in contract manufacturing and certified operations.