Development Purchasing Specialist

Samsung Electronics America; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America is seeking a Development Purchasing Specialist to execute sourcing, supplier development, pricing and localization for new and current model launches. The role requires building qualified suppliers, issuing RFQs, negotiating costs and delivering launch-ready handovers to SCM.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in a related field and 2–3+ years in development purchasing or similar manufacturing roles, with strong English communication and ERP/MRP experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Logistics or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–3+ years in development purchasing or related manufacturing.
• Knowledge of RFQs, cost breakdowns, supplier onboarding, pricing/master data and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Develop qualified suppliers for localization, dual-source and new/current-model projects.
• Issue RFQs, compare quotations and supplier capability, analyze total cost, and prepare sourcing recommendations.
• Negotiate local prices within approved targets and document savings with evidence.
• Complete vendor registration, audits, PSA/NDA, tooling agreements and contracts through approval routes.
• Track tooling, samples, testing, engineering changes and launch milestones with relevant teams.
• Maintain compliance records (Eco Partner, RoHS, conflict minerals) and supplier training.
• Prepare PUMI approvals; register prices, effective dates and e-contracts.
• Verify quotas, MOQ, lead times, vendor data, purchasing info records, and PO/DO setup.
• Analyze BOM and cost changes; support mold/transfer/ tooling records.
• Complete SCE items and monthly batch costing; provide model-cost and close inputs.
• Track supplier evaluations and corrective actions; coordinate with teams for closure.
• Process development, tooling, sample and logistics payment requests; resolve discrepancies.
• Deliver SCM handovers with price approvals, capacity, lead times and risks; maintain trackers.
• Collect HQ/management reports; support audits with traceable evidence.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Cross-functional communication

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP/N-ERP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

## Development Purchasing SpecialistApply: On-site: 284 Mawsons Way Newberry, SC, USA: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R122021**Position Summary**Execute assigned sourcing, supplier development, pricing, localization and purchasing-system activities for new and current models. Verify commercial data and approvals, complete material-development milestones, and deliver launch-ready handovers to SCM.**Role and Responsibilities**1) Develop qualified suppliers for assigned localization, dual-source and new/current-model projects; support VA/VE and launch readiness. 2) Issue RFQs, compare quotations and supplier capability, analyze total cost, and prepare documented sourcing recommendations. 3) Negotiate Local prices within approved targets, coordinate foreign prices with HQ/IPC, and document savings and approval evidence. 4) Complete vendor registration, factory/financial audits, PSA/NDA, tooling agreements and contracts through required approval routes. 5) Track tooling, samples, testing, Part Q, engineering changes and launch milestones with PE, CS/Quality and responsible functions. 6) Maintain Eco Partner, E-CIMS, RoHS, conflict-minerals and qualification records; support chemical pre-evaluation and supplier training. 7) Prepare PUMI approvals; register approved local/import/IPC prices, effective dates and e-contracts, including resin/steel price reviews. 8) Verify approved quotas, MOQ, lead times, vendor/material data, purchasing info records, procurement settings and PO/DO setup. 9) Analyze BOM, engineering and subcontract/resale/assembly cost changes; support mold receipt, modification, transfer and tooling records. 10) Complete assigned SCE item, one-time and month-end batch costing; prepare model-cost, targeting/rolling and monthly-close inputs. 11) Track supplier evaluations and quality/development corrective actions; coordinate with relevant teams through verified closure. 12) Complete approved development, tooling, sample and logistics payment requests; resolve invoice, costing and settlement discrepancies. 13) Deliver verified SCM handovers with supplier/price approvals, capacity, MOQ, lead times and open risks; maintain trackers and backup records. 14) Collect and validate HQ/management reports by internal cutoffs; support audits with traceable evidence and follow approved GPPM/controls. 15) All other duties as assigned; escalate delays/urgent risks with impact, recovery actions and ETA, and retain ownership through closure. #ONSITE**Skills and Qualifications**1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Logistics or a related field, or equivalent education and relevant experience. 2. Experience: At least 2~3+ years in development purchasing, direct-material sourcing, commodity purchasing or related manufacturing. 3. Knowledge: RFQs, cost breakdowns, supplier onboarding, pricing/master data and material approvals; development milestones, engineering changes, documentation and approved payment workflows. 4. Skills: Analysis, negotiation support, organization and cross-functional communication; SAP/N-ERP or comparable ERP/MRP; Excel/PowerPoint; excellent written and verbal English. 5. Preferred: Appliance-component commodities, U.S./Mexico localization and IPC processes; SCE, ECIMS, Eco Partner, supplier compliance, tooling/subcontract BOM costing; Korean-English bilingual capability.**General Notice:** Candidates are expected to honor their obligations to former employers. SEHA does not seek access to, and expressly prohibits the use or disclosure of, any confidential information, proprietary materials, or trade secrets belonging to any prior employer or third party, either during the hiring process or in the course of employment.\\* Please visit Samsung membership to see Privacy Policy, which defaults according to your location. You can change Country/Language at the bottom of the page. If you are European Economic Resident, please click here.\\* Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.