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# Strategic Buyer at Deligo

- **Company:** Deligo
- **Location:** Budapest, Hungary
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-28
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/deligo/ff790027-e170-4330-a7d8-1cb5c6c7778f

## Job description

[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 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!

## About Deligo

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Deligo provides AI-powered self-checkout kiosks that use computer vision to instantly identify products, enabling a fast, contactless payment experience for food service and convenience retail.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Seed stage; three rounds totalling ~$5.7M)
- **Headquarters**: Budapest, Hungary
- **Founded**: 2020
- **Founders**: Istvan Haidekker (Co-Founder & CEO), Balazs Haidekker (Co-Founder & CEO), Gabor Fazekas (Co-Founder & CTO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Food service & convenience retail technology (AI self-checkout)
- **Target customers**: B2B – contract caterers, convenience stores, micro-markets, and food service operators
- **Mission**: Make checkout fast and magical by leveraging advanced AI and computer vision, eliminating queues and improving the customer experience.

## Products & Services
- **Deligo AI Self-Checkout Kiosk**: Hardware/software solution that uses machine learning and computer vision to recognize food and retail items placed on the kiosk. Customers tap a card to pay without scanning barcodes or touching a screen. Integrates with existing POS and payment providers.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of $5.7M (last round: $3M seed led by Frontline Ventures in May 2024)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Frontline Ventures (lead), Portfolion (lead earlier round), plus additional angel/seed investors. Partners include global brands like Compass Group, Sodexo, Marks & Spencer, Spar, ISS, ZFV Switzerland, WSH Group, Genuine Dining, and CH&CO.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Headcount grew 81.8% year-over-year to 28 employees (with +13.2% monthly growth).
  - Hundreds of locations already use Deligo kiosks.
  - 57 years of customer waiting time saved to date (as stated on LinkedIn).
  - Active expansion in the UK and US markets (roles posted in Boston, New York, and Budapest).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Visual AI accuracy** – Claimed to be the most accurate on the market, reducing intentional and unintentional theft (shrinkage).
- **No barcodes or manual scanning** – Items are identified instantly upon placement, speeding up transactions.
- **Seamless integration** – Works with existing POS and payment providers, minimising disruption during deployment (“white-glove” support).
- **Reduces operational costs** – Frees staff from routine checkout tasks, helping tackle staffing shortages.
- **Trusted by major global brands** – Validated by contracts with Compass, Sodexo, M&S, Spar, and large contract caterers.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scale globally** – Expanding from a strong European base into the UK and US markets.
- **Deepen AI capabilities** – Continuous improvement of computer vision models for broader product recognition.
- **Partner ecosystem** – Growing relationships with POS solution providers to offer AI checkout as an integrated feature.
- **Market leadership in convenience retail** – Targeting food service and micro-market verticals where speed and frictionless payment are critical.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture** – Described as a “tight-knit team of curious, passionate and ambitious builders” who take pride in their craft and value trust. The company calls itself a “rocket ship” with a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
- **Engineering focus** – Advanced machine learning and computer vision work, led by a “top-notch ML team”. Engineers work on real-world AI that directly improves everyday life.
- **Work model** – Hybrid roles in Budapest, Boston, and New York (jobs posted as hybrid). Remote options are limited, but the company offers flexibility for local teams.
- **Perks** – Opportunity to shape the future of AI-powered checkout; direct impact on reducing queues for millions of customers; supportive “white-glove” onboarding for new hires.
- **Growth trajectory** – High headcount growth and expanding customer base suggest strong momentum, offering career advancement potential.

## Sources
1. [deligovision.com](https://www.deligovision.com/)
2. [LinkedIn - Deligo](https://hu.linkedin.com/company/deligovision)
3. [CB Insights - Deligo](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/deligo-vision-technologies)
4. [Careers/Jobs page](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/deligo)

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