ASC Global

Excess Inventory Buyer

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This is a remote position.
Excess Inventory Buyer
Location:Remote, Global
Industry:Independent Electronic Components Distribution
Level:Mid–Senior (2–6 Years Experience)
ASC Global, a leading independent distributor of electronic components since 1996, is expanding our global purchasing team. We are seeking a commercially sharpExcess Inventory Buyerwho understands the dynamics of the electronic components market.
This role focuses on identifying, managing, and acquiring excess inventory from our current customers. It is a relationship-driven, high-activity position that combines outreach, negotiation, and account management, while maintaining accurate, up-to-date inventory visibility across your customer base. You’ll ensure we stay on top of excess stock opportunities through structured follow-ups and strong supplier engagement, using confident negotiation to secure inventory at the right price and terms.
What You’ll Be Doing
Proactively reach out to existing customers to identify excess and slow-moving inventory

Build and maintain long-term relationships with our partners

Source and evaluate excess stock opportunities for purchase or consignment

Regularly check in with customers to ensure inventory lists are current and accurate

Negotiate pricing, terms, and purchase agreements with suppliers

Collaborate closely with global sales and purchasing teams to match supply with demand

Track market trends, pricing movements, and inventory availability

Maintain accurate records in CRM and internal systems

Manage a consistent pipeline of inventory opportunities throughhigh-volume outreach

What We’re Looking For
2–6 years of experience in:
Electronic components distribution / brokering, or

A related B2B sales, sourcing, or account management role

Understanding of excess inventory, supply/demand dynamics, and component life cycles

Strong communication skills withfluent English (spoken and written)

Confident on the phone and comfortable with high-volume outreach and relationship building

Solid negotiation skills and commercial awareness

Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing follow-ups

Comfortable working remotely and across time zones (partial overlap with US hours required)

CRM and spreadsheet proficiency

What We Offer
Competitive base salary + commission on acquired, then sold inventory

Access to a global network of customers and suppliers

A stable, well-established company with strong market presence

Collaborative, performance-driven team environment

Long-term growth opportunities within purchasing and trading functions

If you understand the electronic components space and enjoy building relationships while uncovering hidden inventory opportunities - we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements
What We’re Looking For
2–6 years of experience in:
Electronic components distribution / brokering, or

A related B2B sales, sourcing, or account management role

Understanding of excess inventory, supply/demand dynamics, and component life cycles

Strong communication skills withfluent English (spoken and written)

Confident on the phone and comfortable with high-volume outreach and relationship building

Solid negotiation skills and commercial awareness

Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing follow-ups

Comfortable working remotely and across time zones (partial overlap with US hours required)

CRM and spreadsheet proficiency

Benefits
What We Offer
Competitive base salary + commission on acquired, then sold inventory

Access to a global network of customers and suppliers

A stable, well-established company with strong market presence

Collaborative, performance-driven team environment

Long-term growth opportunities within purchasing and trading functions

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I am interested in the Excess Inventory Buyer role because I can bring practical experience in CRM, Excel and Remote Collaboration, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes ASC Global needs from this hire.

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