Procurement Specialist: Launch Your Supply Chain Career

118-WW TMG MFG OPS; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments is launching the Career Accelerator Program (CAP) for new graduates entering supply chain roles. You will participate in professional and technical training and gain hands-on experience across procurement, category management and supplier relationships.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, planning and engineering to optimize inventory, costs and supplier performance. The program emphasizes teamwork across functions, countries, and cultures in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations or a related field.
• GPA 3.0/4.0 or higher.
• Strong communication skills across written and verbal.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Address supplier management, identification, and selection, and monitor market trends.
• Coordinate purchasing with manufacturing, planning and engineering to acquire inventory and services cost-effectively.
• Process purchase requisitions, change orders and RFQs to suppliers.
• Perform cost analysis and volume planning for major categories.
• Monitor cost, schedule and scope of contracts to negotiate best value.
• Develop new supply sources when suppliers are not competitive.
• Recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analyses.
• Interact with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Support audits related to procurement processes and supplier management.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Initiative

Ambiguity navigation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Texas Instruments is launching the Career Accelerator Program (CAP) for new graduates entering supply chain roles. You will participate in professional and technical training and gain hands-on experience across procurement, category management and supplier relationships.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, planning and engineering to optimize inventory, costs and supplier performance. The program emphasizes teamwork across functions, countries, and cultures in a fast-paced environment.