Samsung Austin Semiconductor is one of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the world and an integral part of Central Texas for more than 28 years, driving job generation, economic impact and engagement with the surrounding community.
Samsung Austin Semiconductor serves a global customer base with broad semiconductor process technology offerings that impact everyday life including mobile, graphic, consumer, networking/high performance computing, Internet of Things, RF and automotive. Through successful collaborations with foundry customers and a continuous drive to develop the most cutting-edge technologies, Samsung Austin Semiconductor has become a major player in the foundry market. Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s technology portfolio for the Austin campus ranges from 65nm to 28nm using planar transistor technology to the more advanced 14nm 3D FinFet technology.
Samsung has invested $18 billion in operating two fabs at the Austin, Texas campus on Parmer Lane, since 1996 -- making it one of the largest direct foreign investments in United States history. The Austin site consists of 2.76 million square feet and more than 600+ acres in land holdings. Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s economic impact in 2023 generated $15 billion into Austin’s economy through salaries and other expenditures.
In 2021, Samsung announced a new facility in Taylor, Texas, where it plans to invest a minimum $17 billion in the build-out. The site spans 1,200+ acres and the first phase of development will have 4.7 million square feet of floor space consisting of a cluster of semiconductor manufacturing buildings such as a fab, office, parking garage, central utility building, and special utility supply facilities. The Taylor facility will boost the production of semiconductor solutions that will power next-generation technologies in areas like 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and high performance computing.
With more than 5,000 employees supporting both campuses, Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a premier and growing employer who provides a great place to work, is committed to environmental stewardship and being a good corporate citizenship. Our employees are the key to our success and we invest in our people with competitive compensation & benefit packages, career development opportunities and programs that enhance physical, emotional and intellectual well-being. Our employees work at the Austin campus located on Parmer Lane in northeast Austin and the construction campus in Taylor, Texas. Learn more at www.samsung.com/us/sas.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Job Summary/Overview:
The role is a senior buyer position within the Indirect Procurement department reporting to Supervisor/Manager. The Procurement Buyer will be responsible for supporting and executing on professional procurement responsibilities (detailed below) for segments related to site infrastructure. Examples include capital equipment, facilities services, O&M agreements and materials such as bulk chemicals and gases. This role includes sourcing, negotiation, and working with internal customers and external vendors to reach mutually agreeable and cost-efficient business agreements. Role requires the ability to successfully manage relationships both externally (with vendor, 3PL, etc.) and internally. The successful candidate will be detail oriented, organized, and comfortable working with multiple suppliers while representing Samsung in the most honest manner. This role is more specific to project-based procurement that will facilitate contracts & agreements and at the same time working with end users to determine the best and most cost-efficient solutions for the company.
Specific Job Duties:
• Primary responsibilities include sourcing, negotiate pricing/terms, facilitate procurement workflow, vendor selection/management, contract revisions/renewals, and regular reporting to management
• Manage and drive the contract management process for procurement activities using Samsung systems.
• Work with internal customers, define scopes of work (SOW), and drive cost efficiencies.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, solve problems, and make procedural decisions and/or judgements.
• Assess value and product/service reliability relative to cost; plan, organize, and coordinate acquisition alternatives, as appropriate.
• To follow procurement rules & regulations and enforce onto procedures and activities that support Samsung processes.
Shift: 1st: M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills and Qualifications:
Education, Training, Certification(s) and Minimum years of experience required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of related experience
• CPM/CPSM/CPIM certification a plus (but not required)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Software, and Tools:
• Self-motivated individual with high initiative, flexibility, customer service, and strong attention to detail
• Skills in the negotiation and establishment of contractual arrangements for goods and services
• Knowledge of costing and pricing methodologies
• Proficient with MS Excel
• Clear and concise communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong business acumen and sense of ownership
Benefits
Samsung employees have access to benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), onsite cafeteria, tuition assistance (after 6 months), paid time off, student loan program, wellness incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.
U.S. Export Control
This position may require the ability to access information subject to U.S. export control restrictions. If the position requires it, applicants must have the ability to access export-controlled information or be eligible to receive a government authorization to access export-controlled information.
Trade Secrets
By submitting an application, you [applicant] agree[s] not to disclose to Samsung, or induce Samsung to use, any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to any current or previous employer or other person or entity.
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