Buyer, Procurement Infrastructure & Indirect

Samsung Electronics•Taylor, TX

1d•$84,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

The role is a buyer position within the Infrastructure Procurement department reporting to Supervisor/Manager. The Procurement Buyer will be responsible for supporting and executing on professional procurement responsibilities for primarily service segments related to repair & maintenance, time & material agreements, and equipment purchasing. This 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 service agreements and at the same time working with end users to determine the best and most cost efficient solutions for the company (subject to change based on company needs).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
3+ years of related experience
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

Nice To Haves

CPM/CPSM/CPIM certification a plus

Responsibilities

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 procurement processes using Samsung systems.
Work with internal customers 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 coordinates acquisition alternatives, as appropriate.
To follow procurement rules & regulations and enforce onto procedures and activities that support Samsung processes.