Samsung ElectronicsStrategic Buyer - Procurement Equipment & Parts
Samsung Electronics is hiring a Strategic Buyer - Procurement Equipment & Parts in Austin, United States. It pays $84k-$135k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Samsung Electronics.
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- Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions SAP, ERP and procurement among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a senior role.
- Samsung Electronics has 617 other open roles on Level.
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Strategic buyer managing production equipment MRO procurement, supplier negotiations, and inventory planning using ERP systems.
About Samsung Austin Semiconductor
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Position Summary
The buyer for this team will be responsible for all aspects of the production equipment MRO procurement process for Samsung Austin Semiconductor. Responsibilities include managing the purchase order lifecycle and overseeing demand forecasting and inventory planning. Additionally, the role involves developing and executing negotiations for supply agreements with strategic suppliers, leading cost savings and efficiency initiatives, tracking and reporting procurement-related key performance indicators, and collaborating with Engineering and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will possess high accountability and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and be excited by the challenge of bringing leading-edge technology to the US market.Role and Responsibilities
Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:
Purchase order lifecycle management.
Supplier management.
Lead cost savings and efficiency projects.
Track and report Procurement-related KPIs.
Interface with Engineering & other stakeholders.
Skills and Qualifications
Here's what you'll need:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Business Analytics or a related field.
7+ years of procurement / supply‑chain experience.
Hands on work with an ERP, SAP preferred.
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 $84,000 - $135,000. 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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How we rate this
Strategic Buyer - Procurement Equipment & Parts 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.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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Questions you could be asked
- Tell me about a project where procurement was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where supply chain management was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where negotiation was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where demand forecasting was part of your work. What did you do?
- Walk me through how you've used SAP in your day-to-day work.
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, Demand Forecasting, and SAP. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
- Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
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