Sr. Buyer

Advanced Micro Devices; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) is hiring a Senior Buyer to develop strategic supplier relationships and own end-to-end sourcing for compute hardware across NAM/EMEA/LATAM. You will evaluate proposals, manage material availability, and drive cost-effective solutions.

You’ll coordinate with internal stakeholders, optimize supplier performance, and lead negotiations to improve terms while ensuring on-time delivery and quality in a fast-paced tech environment.

Qualifications

• Degree required; Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end sourcing and negotiations for compute hardware (servers, storage, networking, datacenter) across NAM/EMEA/LATAM.
• Develop proposals that include documentation for estimates and manage supplier relationships.
• Direct availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products.
• Perform system lifecycle cost analysis and develop component studies.
• Plan, organize, and execute logistics support activities and test equipment recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders at all levels and resolve issues with partners.
• Consolidate demand and manage OEM/ODM/channel mix.

Skills

Production Planning and Scheduling

KPI Management and Operational Analyt

Inventory Optimization

Strategic Sourcing and Category Mgmt

Tableau

PowerBI

Education

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP Ariba

SAP S4/HANA & FIORI

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them.

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.

Job Role and Responsibility

AMD, Inc., is hiring Sr. Buyer to Responsible for developing and managing strategic supplier relationships. Develop proposals that include documentation for estimates. Direct availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products. Perform system lifecycle cost analysis and develop component studies. Plan, organize, and execute logistics support activities, such as maintenance. Planning, analysis, and test equipment recommendations. Own end-to-end sourcing and negotiations for compute hardware (servers, storage, networking, datacenter) across NAM/EMEA/LATAM. Own all daily management and execution of assigned requisitions for goods and services with third party providers. Exercise appropriate judgment within defined procedures to determine appropriate action. Communicate effectively with key stakeholders on all levels. Ensure a positive user experience when working with the requisition requestor. Effectively communicate and efficiently resolve issues with all internal and external partners. Work collaboratively and proactively to identify process, sourcing, and contract improvement opportunities. Self-manage within assigned accountabilities. Maintain operational focus with emphasis on customer service and day-to-day resolution of process and requisition-to-pay issues. Consolidate demand and manage OEM/ODM/channel mix.

Multiple openings. Qualified applicants click “APPLY NOW” button to apply online.

Travel required: NO

Qualifications: Degree required

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

Qualifications: Amount and type of experience required: N/A

Specific skills required: The following skills are required:

Position requires experience in the following:

• Production Planning and Scheduling;
• KPI Management and Operational Analytics;
• Inventory Optimization;
• Strategic Sourcing and Category Management;
• SAP Ariba;
• SAP S4/ HANA & FIORISkill 2; and
• Tableau and PowerBI.

Experience may be gained through graduate-level coursework, research, or internship experience.

Preferred Skills: N/A

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Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.