Buyer

Qorvo, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Qorvo, Inc. in Richardson, TX is hiring a Buyer to procure materials, manage supplier relationships, and support production plans. The role requires 5+ years of purchasing experience, a related bachelor's degree, and strong negotiation and data analysis skills.

You will collaborate with planning, logistics, and procurement teams to optimize cost, lead times, and supplier performance. Experience with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems, including SAP, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, planning, logistics and/or sourcing.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Procure goods and services and negotiate agreements with suppliers.
• Coordinate with planning to align production plans with supply needs.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive cost savings and process improvements.
• Support cross-functional teams and escalate delivery issues when needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Analytical thinking

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

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Buyer

Experience Level: Professional

Job Type: Regular

Location: Richardson, TX, US, 75080

Requisition ID: 10872

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves multiple high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

The Buyer is responsible for procuring goods and services, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials to support business operations. This role collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, including planning, production, and supply chain teams, to forecast demand and optimize procurement strategies. The Buyer also plays a key role in supplier negotiations, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency, cost savings, and process enhancements. Success in this position requires strong analytical skills, strategic decision-making, and the ability to manage complex procurement challenges in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for procuring goods and services, negotiating agreements, and coordination ofall business-related activities with the suppliers assigned to the Buyer
• Maintenance of key procurement and planning data in the Material Master, Source List and Purchasing Information Record
• Primary contact for supply readiness to meet established production plans
• Individual needs to possess a high level of understanding of legal requirements involved in the procurement function
• Thebuyer also assists the Purchasing Analysts in day-to-day activities and training as needed
• Work closely with planning to translate production plans into component and consumable supply demand requirements
• Provides forecasted needs to key vendors
• Monitors and manages supplier performance through metrics and business reviews
• Initiates and leads cross functional continuous improvement projects for savings, productivity, and/or systems capability enhancements
• Demonstrates a high level of judgement and business experience
• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors
• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results
• Escalates delivery issues with the supplier and internal customer base

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, planning, logistics and/or sourcing
• Prior experience working within Microsoft Suite and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with V-Look Ups, X-Look Up, Pivot Tables within Microsoft Excel.
• CPM/CPSM certification through ISM.
• Experience working within SAP.
• Experience working with suppliers of semiconductor spare parts, components, or consumables.
• Knowledge of procurement laws, regulations, and contractual requirements to ensure compliance in sourcing and purchasing activities.

This position requires access to ITAR/EAR technologies. Applicant must be a US Person (US citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations.

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO

We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, color, religion, sex (as defined by law), national origin, age, military or veteran status, genetic information, or disability.