Deligo https://deligovision.com/ is a leader in visual AI self-checkout for the convenience retail industry, trusted by global brands like Compass, Sodexo, Marks & Spencer, and Spar.
We build advanced visual AI - developed by a top-notch machine learning team - to recognize food and retail items instantly. No barcodes, no manual scanning. Just place your items and tap to pay: it’s that simple. The result: a magical experience that improves everyday lives by saving time standing in checkout lines.
But this isn’t just exceptional tech: We are a tight-knit team of curious, passionate and ambitious builders who take pride in our craft and value trust in everything we do. If you’re looking to join a rocket ship and help redefine the future of AI-powered checkout, we’d love to meet you! 🚀
ROLE AT A GLANCE
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. You’ll work closely with Sales, Hardware Operations, R&D, Finance, and Quality to turn growth plans into a reliable supply of the parts we need.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
- 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
WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT
- 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…