Procurement Buyer

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.$57K — $156K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years in service outsourcing negotiations, particularly sole source.
  • 4+ years of procurement or supply chain management experience, semiconductor experience preferred.
  • Certifications such as CPM, CPSM, or CPIM are advantageous; proficiency in SAP or similar ERP is preferred.
  • Detail-oriented and data-driven; skilled in analyzing and interpreting data for results and process improvements.
  • Proven ability to analyze complex data and derive actionable insights.
  • Advanced MS Excel skills preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead service outsourcing negotiations for the Fab and supporting departments.
  • Manage annual service outsourcing negotiations focusing on scope optimization and cost savings.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to incorporate customer needs into negotiations.
  • Participate in strategy setting and business goal achievement for outsourcing agreements.
  • Engage with Finance and Legal teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting.
  • Onsite cafés and workout facilities.
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO), including personal and holiday leave.
  • Wellness incentives and additional perks.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Role and Responsibilities

Here's What You'll Be Responsible For:
  • Lead service outsourcing negotiations for the Fab, as well as departments in direct support of the Fab.
  • Effectively manage annual service outsourcing negotiations to include scope optimization, cost savings initiatives, and performance management.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (including but not limited to Fab Engineering, Innovation, and Samsung HQ Procurement) to ensure needs of the customer are included in all service outsourcing scope negotiations.
  • Participate in setting strategy and achieving business goals in annual service outsourcing agreement negotiations, to include selection of appropriate contract type, appropriate service level coverage, and service quality improvement.
  • Experience working with Finance and Legal teams to meet established service outsourcing goals, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance.


Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years in service outsourcing negotiations, specifically sole source.
  • 4+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management -Semiconductor experience a plus
  • CPM, CPSM or CPIM certification a plus - Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP system preferred.
  • Detail oriented, data driven; ability to analyze and interpret data with an eye towards results and process/system improvement.
  • Proven ability to analyze complex data and draw actionable insights.
  • MS Excel advanced ability preferred.


All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor require you to be onsite.

The current base salary range for this role is between $57,760 - $156,950. 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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