Purchasing

Purchasing Specialist / Buyer – Technology Components

Location: On-site, north of Boston (Merrimack Valley area)
Employment Type: Full-time

About Our Client
Our client is a stable, growing company with a long track record serving K-12 schools nationwide with technology device parts, repair, and support. School districts rely on them to keep Chromebooks, laptops, and tablets running, often with parts that are no longer in production and hard to find through traditional distributors.

The Role
The Purchasing Specialist keeps the right parts on the shelf at the right cost. You'll source and buy new, refurbished, and secondary-market device components from distributors, manufacturers, liquidators, and online marketplaces, manage supplier relationships, and work closely with the repair, fulfillment, and sales teams to make sure inventory matches customer demand. This is a hands-on role on a small, focused team where your decisions directly affect margins and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and purchase device parts and components (screens, keyboards, batteries, chargers, motherboards, and more) for Chromebooks, laptops, and tablets from HP, Dell, Lenovo, Acer, and other manufacturers
• Identify and evaluate suppliers, including distributors, brokers, liquidators, surplus dealers, and online marketplaces
• Negotiate pricing, quantities, condition, lead times, and terms to secure the best overall value
• Create and manage purchase orders; track orders, in-transit inventory, and receipts through to completion
• Monitor inventory levels and demand trends to plan replenishment and avoid stock-outs or excess inventory
• Partner with repair and fulfillment teams to understand quality standards, part compatibility, and upcoming needs
• Inspect or coordinate inspection of incoming goods; manage discrepancies, returns, and supplier disputes
• Track pricing and market availability for key components and flag cost-saving or sourcing opportunities
• Keep accurate purchasing records and reports in the company's inventory and ERP systems
• Build strong, long-term relationships with reliable suppliers

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, or inventory management, ideally with electronics or technology products
• Strong negotiation skills and comfort working directly with suppliers
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and disciplined about record-keeping
• Comfortable with spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets) and inventory/ERP systems
• Ability to make sound buying decisions quickly and manage multiple priorities
• Self-directed, resourceful, and a strong team player

Preferred

• Familiarity with computer hardware, part numbers, and component compatibility
• Experience buying on secondary markets or online marketplaces (e.g., eBay, Amazon, surplus auctions)
• Knowledge of K-12 technology or education device programs

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience ($50,000 - $60,000 base)
• Health benefits and paid time off
• A stable, growing company with real impact on performance from day one