Buyer, Procurement Infrastructure & Indirect

Samsung Electronics America; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching with immediate vesting

Onsite café and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Paid time off + holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Procurement Buyer in the Infrastructure Procurement department. You will source, negotiate pricing and terms, and manage procurement workflows for services, repair, maintenance, and equipment purchasing.

You will work with internal customers and external vendors to reach cost-efficient agreements. The role focuses on project-based procurement, supplier relationships, and ensuring adherence to procurement rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• CPM/CPSM/CPIM certification a plus.
• Self-motivated with high initiative, flexibility, customer service, and strong attention to detail.
• Negotiation and establishment of contractual arrangements for goods and services.
• Knowledge of costing and pricing methodologies.
• Proficient with MS Excel.
• Clear and concise communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong business acumen and sense of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate pricing/terms, facilitate procurement workflow, vendor selection/management, contract revisions/renewals, and regular reporting to management.
• Manage procurement processes using Samsung systems and collaborate with internal customers.
• Drive cost efficiencies and analyze financial data to support decisions.
• Assess value, reliability, and acquisition options while following procurement rules and Samsung procedures.

Skills

Self-motivated with initiative

Flexibility

Customer service

Negotiation

Costing & pricing knowledge

Clear communication

Business acumen

Ownership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business / Supply Chain Management

CPM/CPSM/CPIM certification a plus

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow. Come innovate with us!

Position Summary

The role is a buyer position within the Infrastructure Procurement department reporting to Supervisor/Manager. The Procurement Buyer will be responsible for supporting and executing on professional procurement responsibilities (detailed below) for primarily service segments related to repair & maintenance, time & material agreements, and equipment purchasing. This includes sourcing, negotiation, and working with internal customers and external vendors to reach mutually agreeable and cost efficient business agreements. Role requires the ability to successfully manage relationships both externally (with vendor, 3PL, etc.) and internally. The successful candidate will be detail oriented, organized, and comfortable working with multiple suppliers while representing Samsung in the most honest manner. This role is more specific to project based procurement that will facilitate service agreements and at the same time working with end users to determine the best and most cost efficient solutions for the company (subject to change based on company needs).

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For: Primary responsibilities include sourcing, negotiate pricing/terms, facilitate procurement workflow, vendor selection/management, contract revisions/renewals, and regular reporting to management. Manage and drive the procurement processes using Samsung systems. Work with internal customers and drive cost efficiencies. Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, solve problems, and make procedural decisions and/or judgements. Assess value and product/service reliability relative to cost; plan, organize, and coordinates acquisition alternatives, as appropriate. To follow procurement rules & regulations and enforce onto procedures and activities that support Samsung processes.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of related experience
• CPM/CPSM/CPIM certification a plus
• Self‑motivated individual with high initiative, flexibility, customer service, and strong attention to detail
• Skills in the negotiation and establishment of contractual arrangements for goods and services
• Knowledge of costing and pricing methodologies
• Proficient with MS Excel
• Clear and concise communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong business acumen and sense of ownership

The current base salary range for this role is between$84,000 - $135,000. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

Total Rewards

At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives and MORE
• Eligible full‑time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full‑time on‑site.

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