Strategic Buyer
Employer · Deligo
Supply and logistics managerFlexibleFull-timeBudapest
As our Strategic Buyer, you'll help Deligo prepare for its next stage of growth by building a resilient, cost-effective supply chain for our self-checkout kiosks. You'll look 6-12 months ahead, secure supply of critical electronic and electromechanical components, and build lasting partnerships with suppliers across Europe and Asia. This is a hands-on role with room to shape how procurement works at Deligo.
Tasks
- Build sourcing strategies for critical kiosk components, including computing, cameras, displays, power, thermal management, mechanics, cabling, and packaging
- Identify single-source and long-lead-time risks, qualify alternative suppliers and components, and lead RFI, RFQ, supplier selection, and audit processes with R&D and Quality
- Negotiate prices, payment terms, Incoterms, lead times, and volume commitments with suppliers
- Set up and manage framework agreements and long-term supply contracts, covering forecasts, capacity, stock, delivery, pricing, warranty, and end-of-life terms
- Turn sales forecasts into rolling supply plans, secure capacity ahead of demand peaks, and track market changes that could affect cost or availability
- Own the BOM cost roadmap and work with R&D on design-to-cost, value engineering, alternative parts, and make-versus-buy decisions
- Build strong relationships with strategic suppliers, review performance, track KPIs, and lead corrective actions when needed
- Develop the procurement playbook, including supplier qualification, approved vendor lists, contract templates, and sourcing records
- Work with Operations to improve ERP and inventory data, MOQ settings, and safety-stock rules
- Coordinate with our compliance owner to collect supplier documentation such as CE, EMC, RoHS, and REACH declarations
Conditions & benefits
Early stage impactOpportunity to join at an early stage, making a visible impact in a fast-scaling startupReal influenceReal influence on how our products and processes evolve, with freedom to innovateCultureA collaborative, creative, and transparent culture where contributions are recognizedOfficeA spacious, shiny, dog-friendly office in the heart of Budapest with great transport, tasty snacks, and vibrant team eventsEquipmentHigh-tech equipmentWorking hoursFlexible working hours and hybrid approachCompensationCompetitive salary
Requirements
- You have 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain, including at least 3 years in a strategic or category-buying role involving electronic components, EMS, or electromechanical assemblies
- University degree in engineering, economics, logistics, or supply chain management is essential
- Fluent English both verbal and written is a must
- You have sourced physical components such as electronics, sheet metal, plastics, or other electromechanical parts
- You've negotiated framework agreements or long-term supply contracts with suppliers in Europe and Asia
- You can read a BOM and technical datasheet, understand component requirements, and work with engineers to assess alternatives
- You understand supplier lead times, distributor and direct-buying models, and the risks around component availability, including semiconductors
- You're confident with Excel and procurement analysis, including cost comparisons, total cost of ownership, and forecast scenarios, experience with ERP systems is helpful
- You think ahead, take ownership, and are comfortable building processes in a fast-moving environment
- You're a firm, fair negotiator who builds productive long-term supplier relationships