Headquartered in San Diego, California, Inseego Corp. (Nasdaq: INSG) is an industry pioneer in intelligent device-to-cloud solutions that extend the network edge, enabling wireless coverage, multi-gigabit data speeds, low latency, and security to deliver highly reliable internet access. Our innovative mobile and fixed wireless access (FWA) solutions incorporate the most advanced technologies (including 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, SD-WAN, SASE, and others) into a wide range of products that provide robust connectivity indoors, outdoors, and in the harshest industrial environments. Inseego products and SaaS solutions are designed and developed in the USA.

Position Overview:

Inseego is seeking an Indirect Buyer. The Indirect Buyer is responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement of indirect categories including software, MRO (Maintenance, Repairs & Operations), consumables, capital, marketing, and facilities-related services. This position requires strong communication skills, including the preparation of materials for executive management review. The role will work closely with internal customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day supplier relationships.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate activities related to the procurement function. Work with vendors to maintain and/or improve service levels as required.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers; proactively seek and evaluate new qualified suppliers as needed.
• Conduct market research, supplier analysis, and benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Drive cost reductions with suppliers to support company goals.
• Conduct new supplier setups.
• Create inbound shipment documentation for receiving.
• Work closely with suppliers to meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Lead competitive bidding and pricing processes. Review bids and proposals for competitive cost, quality, and compliance with facility/customer specification requirements.
• Work closely with the Accounts Payable department and internal customers to ensure timely supplier payments and resolution of PO variances.
• Maintain a system to evaluate supplier quotations using appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.
• Troubleshoot vendor and supplier issues; collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to determine appropriate preventive or corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor supplier performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and participate in the issue resolution process with vendors.
• Understand and support sourcing and purchasing requirements for day-to-day operations.
• Ensure all open purchase orders are accurate and update promise dates.
• Verify invoices from suppliers when purchase orders are not referenced.
• Work with internal customers to understand purchasing needs and timelines.
• Review standard pricing updates.
• Participate in internal and external audits related to the purchasing function.
• Conduct spend analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain documentation for all purchasing decisions.
• Ensure compliance with global policies and processes in close collaboration with leadership.
• Create and review SOWs and purchase orders in NetSuite by Oracle.
• Back up Direct Buyers as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Requires U.S. citizenship.
• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Requires a minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience.
• APICS, ISM, or other Supply Chain certification is highly desired.
• Experience with indirect goods and services is required.
• Strong understanding of Purchasing, Inventory, Accounting, General Ledger, and Accounts Payable concepts and how they integrate and interact.
• Solid understanding and experience with logistics, Incoterms, and freight processes.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP software; Oracle and NetSuite preferred.
• Candidates should possess excellent negotiation and communication skills, and should be process-oriented and results-driven.

Salary range: $64,324-$80,097

This base pay range will vary depending on experience, qualifications, and location. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Inseego.  We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and equity.  Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Inseego has to offer!

Inseego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability or legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected classification under federal, state and local law.