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About the opportunity Blair Technology Group is a leading refurbisher of business-class computers, helping extend the life of technology through sustainable reuse. We purchase used desktops, laptops, monitors and components from IT asset disposition (ITAD) firms, recyclers, enterprises and other supply partners and sell refurbished systems through major online channels. We are hiring a resourceful Purchasing & Sourcing Manager who thrives on finding inventory others miss. You will build vendor relationships nationwide, lead our laptop purchasing effort, source components at highly competitive costs, and partner across the business to keep the right products in stock. What you will own

• Laptop purchasing and category sourcing: identify desirable corporate laptop models and configurations; evaluate mixed lots, condition/grade, variant complexity, repair needs, expected yield and resale economics; negotiate winning buys.
• Proactive supplier development: prospect ITADs and regional recyclers, find scheduled bid lists and auctions, reconnect dormant vendors, maintain strong follow-up and ensure Blair consistently receives offers.
• Component purchasing: forecast and secure DDR4/other memory, SSDs, processors, adapters, power cords, keyboards, wireless cards, screens, bezels, palm rests and other production parts.
• Inventory availability: collaborate with inventory intelligence and operations to anticipate needs well ahead of stockouts, including seasonal/holiday build-ahead; recognize that secondhand supply is opportunistic, not always available on demand.
• Cost leadership and negotiation: compare suppliers, validate compatibility and condition, develop alternative sources, and avoid routine purchases from convenient but overpriced suppliers.
• Baseline costing and market feedback: help maintain actionable replacement-cost baselines for laptops, desktops, monitors and parts; share observed cost moves with sales and inventory leaders to inform selling-price decisions.
• Cross-functional accountability: follow purchases through receipt, grading, refurbishment, sell-through and profitability; learn from quality issues and update buying criteria accordingly. What success looks like
• A growing, diversified funnel of active suppliers and recurring relevant offer lists.
• A reliable supply of profitable, desirable laptops—including deeper buys when supply is available and future needs justify them.
• Fewer production interruptions and lost sales from missing components or key models.
• Measurable cost savings on high-volume components and credible, up-to-date category cost baselines.
• Strong communication with inventory, production and sales so purchased lots convert into marketable inventory. What we are looking for
• A hunter mentality: proactively finds opportunities rather than waiting for requests or familiar suppliers.
• Ability to develop relationships, ask for opportunities, follow up persistently and negotiate respectfully but firmly.
• Analytical comfort with spreadsheets, unit economics, forecasts, condition risks, inventory minimums/maximums and purchase decisions.
• Sound commercial judgment, curiosity, attention to detail, urgency and personal accountability.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, B2B sales, business development, liquidation, electronics resale or similar transferable environments.
• Willingness to learn technical product specifications and a complex used-equipment market; extensive ITAD experience is not mandatory.

Compensation:

Target base salary $60,000-$75,000, with possible flexibility for an outstanding candidate. Final compensation and benefits to be confirmed during hiring.

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Describe a time you proactively identified and established a relationship with a new supplier or vendor. How did you find them, and what was the outcome? Share an example of a time you negotiated better pricing or identified a more cost-effective purchasing solution. What approach did you take, and what results did you achieve? When evaluating a purchasing opportunity, what factors do you consider beyond price to determine whether it's a good investment?

Work Location:

In person