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Samsung Electronics

Procurement Buyer

Samsung Electronics is hiring a Procurement Buyer in Austin, United States. It pays $58k-$128k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

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Support new product development by procuring mechanical parts, negotiating pricing, and managing inventory systems.

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About Samsung Austin Semiconductor
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. 

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Position Summary

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.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For: 

  • 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.

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

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.
 

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.


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How we rate this

Procurement Buyer at Samsung Electronics rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

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  3. Tell me about a project where inventory management was part of your work. What did you do?
  4. Tell me about a project where cost reduction was part of your work. What did you do?
  5. Tell me about a project where supply chain was part of your work. What did you do?

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