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IT Procurement

EPI Networking

Brooklyn, NY

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IT Procurement

Location: Brooklyn, NY


Our Client is seeking an experienced Laptop & Computer Buyer to lead purchasing

and assortment strategy for one of our emerging categories. This role is responsible for

sourcing, negotiating, and managing relationships with major manufacturers, distributors,

and sub-distributors while driving profitable growth across e-comm third party

Marketplace, Shopify, and direct to consumer channels.

The ideal candidate understands the unique dynamics of the consumer electronics

industry and has a proven track record purchasing laptops, desktops, and computer

accessories for high-volume online retail.


Responsibilities

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies for laptops, desktops, and related

computer products.

• Build and maintain relationships with leading manufacturers, authorized

distributors, and sub-distributors.

• Negotiate pricing, rebates, marketing programs, payment terms, and inventory

allocations.

• Identify profitable purchasing opportunities, including closeouts and special buys.

• Manage inventory levels to maximize in-stock position while minimizing excess and

aging inventory.

• Analyze sales trends, marketplace pricing, competitive activity, and profitability to

make data-driven purchasing decisions.

• Partner with Marketing, Pricing, Marketplace, and Operations teams to optimize

product launches and promotional events.

• Expand vendor relationships and identify new product opportunities that support

company growth initiatives.

• Maintain awareness of market trends, product launches, and competitive

landscape within the PC industry.


Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience within the computer category.

• Demonstrated experience buying laptops, desktops, monitors, docks, or related

computing products.

• Extensive experience working with major brands, authorized distributors, and subdistributors.

• Strong understanding of e-commerce and marketplace retail, including Amazon,

Walmart, eBay, Shopify, and other online channels.

• Experience managing vendor negotiations, pricing strategy, inventory planning, and

promotional programs.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven purchasing decisions.

• Strong Excel and reporting skills; experience with ERP systems and inventory

management platforms preferred.

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.


Preferred Experience

• Existing relationships with leading PC manufacturers and distribution partners.

• Experience purchasing brands such as Dell, HP, Lenovo, ASUS, Acer, LG, Samsung,

Microsoft, MSI, Intel, AMD, and Apple.

• Familiarity with marketplace pricing tools, channel strategy, and MAP compliance.

• Experience sourcing through distribution as well as secondary and closeout

channels.


What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced e-commerce environment,

understands the economics of online retail, and can identify opportunities that drive

profitable growth. The ideal candidate combines strong vendor relationships with

analytical decision-making and has a passion for building world-class product

assortments across multiple online marketplaces.


If you're an experienced technology buyer who knows how to source, negotiate, and grow a

profitable computer business, we'd love to hear from you.

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