Procurement Buyer

About the role

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! 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field
• 4+ years of procurement / supply‑chain experience

Qualifications

• Proficiency in inventory‑management systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills

Pay

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Schedule

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.