Strategic Buyer

Deligo 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 communicate fluently in professional English, both in writing and in supplier conversations

• 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—and you’re happy to get hands-on when the situation calls for it

Bonus

• Experience in a startup or scale-up, or helping move a complex hardware product from small-batch assembly toward higher-volume production, would be a game-changer in your application

Why join us

• Opportunity to join at an early stage, making a visible impact in a fast-scaling startup

• Real influence on how our products and processes evolve, with freedom to innovate

• A collaborative, creative, and transparent culture where contributions are recognized

• A spacious, shiny, dog-friendly office in the heart of Budapest with great transport, tasty snacks, and vibrant team events

• High-tech equipment

• Flexible working hours and hybrid approach

• Competitive salary

Details

• Start: As soon as you are ready

• Location: Budapest - we operate with an office-first approach, typically requiring 3-4 days per week in-office

• Contract: Permanent

• Compensation: Competitive package based on experience

If you’re ready to help build a truly seamless and magical checkout experience, we encourage you to connect and explore future opportunities with Deligo. We’re looking forward to receiving your application!