Strategic Local Sourcing & Procurement Lead

Samsung Electronics; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Electronics is seeking a seasoned procurement leader in the United States to implement local purchasing strategies, increase local spend, and manage KPI-driven performance. This onsite role emphasizes cost analysis, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration within a global environment.

The candidate will lead a team, develop procurement strategies for local parts, and review price contracts while aligning with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Accounting, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in Purchasing.
• Strong cost management and contract management skills; ability to develop strategy and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Implement purchasing strategy for local parts.
• Increase local spend based on cost analysis and reduce import spend to favor local sourcing.
• Plan yearly negotiations with local suppliers.
• Develop and reach KPI goals and establish counter measures by monitoring KPI performance.
• Review the team’s performance and provide regular feedback to team members.
• Review status of new model development and contracts price with the team.

Skills

Process knowledge

People management

Negotiation

Cost management

Supplier management

Strategy development

Team training

Cross-functional teams

Global environment

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Samsung Electronics is seeking a seasoned procurement leader in the United States to implement local purchasing strategies, increase local spend, and manage KPI-driven performance. This onsite role emphasizes cost analysis, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration within a global environment.

The candidate will lead a team, develop procurement strategies for local parts, and review price contracts while aligning with business objectives.