Associate III, Purchasing

Join the business behind the world’s brands.

At Ingram Micro, we’re redefining distribution. As a people-first technology partner operating in 57 countries and reaching nearly 90% of the world’s population, we help businesses run better, grow faster, and achieve their sustainability goals. Our diverse solutions, global scale, and digital innovation—powered by platforms like Ingram Micro Xvantage—set us apart in the technology ecosystem.

How Our Team Works

Our Purchasing team plays a vital role in ensuring operational excellence across the organization. By securing the right products and services at the right time, we enable our internal teams to deliver value to customers worldwide. We collaborate across departments—Finance, Sales, and Operations—to maintain inventory levels, resolve discrepancies, and uphold quality standards.

Our values in action

At Ingram Micro, we believe in shaping the future through integrity, imagination, courage, responsibility, and talent. Our team members are empowered to challenge the status quo, make informed decisions, and drive results. We foster a culture of transparency and continuous improvement, where collaboration fuels innovation and success.

What you’ll do as an Associate III, Purchasing:

You’ll play a key role in managing purchasing activities that support our business goals. You’ll negotiate with vendors to secure optimal deals, maintain inventory levels, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services. You’ll work closely with internal teams to resolve issues related to invoicing and shipments, contributing to a seamless supply chain.

In this role, you’ll manage top vendor relationships, including APC, Cisco SmartNet, and Microsoft, and consistently process one of the highest average ticket volumes among Thailand Buyers. You’ll also handle complex vendor processes such as Cisco SmartNet, which involves portal-based order loading and certificate stock-in. Additionally, you’ll serve as the primary back-up for Cisco Hardware and Lenovo, while supporting other vendor lines as needed.

What You Bring To The Role

You’re a seasoned professional with a strong understanding of purchasing processes and systems. You work independently, provide guidance to junior team members, and adapt to complex situations with sound judgment. You’re comfortable explaining policies and collaborating across functions to reach solutions. Your experience allows you to manage moderately difficult assignments and lead initiatives that improve operational outcomes.

Experience And Expectations

• Around 1-3 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain operations
• Proven ability to negotiate vendor contracts and manage purchasing systems
• Experience resolving cross-functional issues related to shipments and invoicing
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to mentor junior staff and lead process improvements
• Experience managing high-volume vendor accounts and complex order processes