Purchasing Specialist

Texas Instruments; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments Incorporated in Malaysia seeks a Construction Procurement Specialist to source and manage suppliers providing Design & Construction services for WWF projects. Based in Malaysia, travel may be required for regional expansion initiatives.

You will collaborate with WWF project teams, Facilities Procurement, and Legal to negotiate scopes, contracts, and change notices, aiming to reduce cost while ensuring compliance. 3–5 years in procurement and a Bachelor’s degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Finance, or Supply Chain) with 3–5 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with WWF project teams to develop and execute sourcing and category management strategies for Design & Construction Services.
• Negotiate scopes, change notices, and contracts with project service providers to reduce overall cost.
• Collaborate with Legal to ensure contractual protections on large construction projects.
• Act as Construction Procurement SME supporting procurement activities, compliance, and supplier strategies.
• Identify and develop suppliers/subcontractors for regional expansion projects and manage international/local contracts.

Skills

Project management

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Change the world. Love your job. Are you a take charge kind of a person? Do you enjoy negotiating with suppliers? Would you like to work with top professionals in your industry? Are you enthusiastic about making a difference? If this sounds like you.

Job Description

The Asia Construction Projects within Procurement Department supports the capital and projects required by the Worldwide Facilities (WWF) organization. This role will be responsible for sourcing and managing suppliers providing Design & Construction services for TI’s growth of its businesses and manufacturing operations. The role is intended to be based in and support of Malaysia projects, but will be expected to change over time for support of international expansion construction projects within the region which may require international travel as projects and environment require.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Partner with Worldwide Facilities (WWF) project teams to develop and execute the sourcing and category management strategy for Design & Construction Services of TI projects.
• Work with Facilities Procurement and Site Purchasing team members to complete negotiations, scope buyouts, and change notice executions with Projects service providers (General Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Consultants and Others); reducing overall cost.
• Collaborate with Legal team members to ensure contractual protections for large construction projects.
• Act as a Construction Procurement SME and support Facilities Projects procurement activities, compliance, and supplier strategies.
• Identify and develop suppliers/subcontractors for TI expansion projects available within respective countries/regions.
• Implement and manage contracts with international & local team members.
• Manage supplier cost and reliability through innovation and supplier collaboration.
• Supporting internal and external audits related to procurement process and supplier management.

What You Will Gain From This Role:

• Exposure to sourcing, negotiations, supply chain management, contracts management, and services procurement
• Managing millions of TI spend dollars
• Engagement with WWF and Procurement teams and leadership
• Participation in the expansion and buildout of TI’s future
• Deeper understanding of WWF, and the facilities and systems required for manufacturing operations
• Develop an understanding of Construction industry best practices and project execution/cost models

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge/Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree minimum (with a preference for Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Engineering). This roles is for Early Career experienced professionals with 3 to 5 years’ experience
• Strong project management skills, supplier management skills, analytical skills, and excellent communication skills
• Ability to work across organizations, solve complex problems, drive results and improvement, and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to lead project activities and effectively communicate to all levels of management with appropriate urgency
• Demonstrated strategic thinking capability
• Contract management skills; particularly service agreements
• Highest ethical standards

ABOUT US

Why TI?

• Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
• We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
• Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.

Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment.

ABOUT THE TEAM

TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.