Procurement Buyer

Samsung Electronics America; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching with immediate vesting

Onsite facilities and amenities

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is hiring a Procurement Buyer to support timely development of new products by procuring mechanical parts and coordinating with development teams and partner companies.

The role involves creating and managing purchase orders, designing procurement workflows, and driving cost-saving projects. A Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in procurement are required, with strong analytical and ERP collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field.
• 4+ years of procurement / supply-chain experience.
• Proficiency in inventory-management systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders and workflows.
• Coordinate with product, manufacturing, and quality teams for parts flow.
• Negotiate cost savings and drive procurement projects to completion.
• Track procurement KPIs and provide executive level insights.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Critical-thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Inventory-management systems

Microsoft Office

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

In your role as a Procurement Buyer, you'll work to support the timely development of new product by procuring mechanical parts of equipment based on collaboration with the development departments and partner companies.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Purchase Order Creation & Management
• Design and implement workflows for purchase order generation, approval, and fulfillment, integrating with ERP or other procurement systems.
• Manage High Usage and Inventory
• Analyze consumption trends to optimize stocking of high usage items while reducing or eliminating low usage/zero bin inventory.
• Negotiate Annual Pricing Agreements and Drive Project Execution
• Secure cost saving agreements on parts, lead procurement projects through to implementation, and perform post implementation reviews to validate savings and project impact.
• Lead Cost Saving and Efficiency Projects
• Define project scopes, establish budgets and timelines, and oversee execution to achieve measurable cost reductions and workflow improvements.
• Track and Report Procurement Related KPIs
• Monitor key performance indicators, compile executive level reports, and provide actionable insights to support decision making and company wide goals.
• Coordinate with product, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure smooth parts flow and that procurement processes meet technical and operational needs.
• Attend supplier and engineering meetings to discuss procurement strategies, qualification plans, and future projects, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field
• 4+ years of procurement / supply-chain experience
• Proficiency in inventory-management systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills

Total Rewards

The current base salary range for this role is between $57,760 - $127,770. 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.

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.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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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