Buyer - Component Parts

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Position Summary

The Buyer - Component Parts will be responsible for all aspects of the Parts Procurement process for Samsung Austin Semiconductor. This includes the following functional areas: purchase order creation and management, management of high-usage parts and inventory, negotiation of annual pricing agreements with local and shared vendors, leadership of cost savings and efficiency initiatives, tracking and reporting of procurement-related KPIs, collaboration with engineering and other stakeholders, and participation in global supply chain management meetings for effective vendor management.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Purchase order creation and management, including the need to design/implement workflows for PO generation, approval and fulfillment as well as ERP and other systems integration projects.
• Manage high usage parts and inventory; analyze consumption trends to optimize stocking strategy and execution for high usage items while reducing low usage inventory and eliminating zero bin events.
• Negotiate annual pricing agreements for local and shared vendors; responsible for securing cost savings and best pricing on parts as well as leading procurement projects through to implementation and conducting after action evaluation to validate savings and project impacts.
• Lead cost savings and efficiency projects; define project scopes, establish budgets/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.
• Interface with Engineering and other stakeholders; coordinate effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and other relevant teams (Logistics, etc.) to ensure smooth parts flow (including GR, GI, inventory management, returns, and discrepancy management) and ensure Procurement processes meet technical and operational needs.
• Participate in global SCM meetings for effective vendor management; attend supplier and engineering meetings to discuss procurement strategies, qualification plans, and future projects, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field.

• 4+ years of procurement / supply‑chain experience.

• Proficiency in inventory‑management systems and Microsoft Office.

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.

• Excellent collaboration, communication, and time‑management skills.

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.

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