Buyer - Procurement Planning

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.$65K — $107K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Business/Supply Chain Management, Chemical/Mechanical/Material Engineering, or related field.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office with an emphasis on Excel.
  • Background in ERP/inventory management and data management/coding.
  • Experience with ISO/IATF audit and management preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, data analysis, and time management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain internal data and produce regular reports like weekly inventory and monthly RM forecasts.
  • Act as cost owner for Procurement, analyzing CoEn activity and preparing summary presentations.
  • Respond to internal and external data and analysis requests.
  • Coordinate the SOP/certification process across Procurement.
  • Support software and system upgrades as well as new program implementations.
  • Manage project improvements across the team.
  • Ensure compliance with internal, external, RBA, ISO audits.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting.
  • Onsite café(s) and wellness facilities.
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave.
  • Generous paid time off including personal and holiday leave.
  • Wellness incentives and various other perks.
Full Job Description

Position Summary

The Planning Buyer supports Procurement team compliance, analysis and management efforts through data management and analysis, reporting, presentation support, internal audit/SOP compliance support, cost management coordination, continuous improvement projects and other initiatives. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to effectively interpret and present information in a fast-paced, complex environment. Coding and database management skills are a plus.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

  • Internal data maintenance and regular reporting (ex. weekly days of inventory/shortage reporting, monthly RM Forecast report card, Cost Per Wafer reports, etc.)

  • Cost owner for Procurement function across all teams; track/manage/analyze CoEn activity, report out regularly, prepare monthly analysis summary + Exec CoEn presentation, etc.

  • Support internal and external requests for data and analysis, including adhoc request from DS Procurement.

  • Coordinate SOP/certification process across Procurement.

  • Support development and implementation of software, systems upgrades (ex. GSRM →NSRM), new programs (ex. MATS) and other systems-based improvements.

  • Project management for team-wide improvements.

  • Supper audit and compliance management for internal, external, RBA, ISO, etc.

Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

  • Undergraduate degree in Business/Supply Chain Management (ideal); Chemical/Mechanical/Material Engineering, or other related field.

  • Strong proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) with a background in ERP/inventory management and data‑management/coding.

  • ISO/IATF audit and management experience preferred.

  • Strong communication (verbal & written), data analysis, and time management skills.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

The current base salary range for this role is between $65,000 - $107,500. 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.

Total Rewards
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.

U.S. Export Control Compliance
This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

Trade Secrets Notice
 By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung—or encourage Samsung to use—any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.

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