Buyer - Service Contracts

Samsung•Taylor, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position works within the Service Contracts team to manage vendor service contract negotiations for the Fab and the departments that provide direct support to Fab operations. It also manages annual service contract negotiations to include scope optimization, cost savings initiatives, and performance management. This role Collaborates with internal stakeholders including Fab Engineering, Innovation, and Samsung HQ Procurement, to ensure that customer needs are incorporated into all service contract scope negotiations. Additionally, it involves participation in setting strategy and the achievement of business goals in annual service contract agreement negotiations including selection of appropriate contract type, appropriate service level coverage, and service quality improvement. Furthermore, the role requires coordination with Finance and Legal teams to fulfill established service contract objectives, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years in service contract negotiations, specifically sole source.
4+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management (Semiconductor experience a plus).
Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP system preferred.

Nice To Haves

CPM, CPSM or CPIM certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Negotiate service contracts according to deadlines and Samsung company goals, through direct negotiation with vendors
Prepare Goal and Negotiation reports and secure alignment and approval
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (including Fab Engineering, Finance, and Samsung HQ Procurement) to align needs of ultimate customer are captured in all contract negotiation
Participate in setting strategy and achieving business goals in annual service contract agreement negotiations, including selection of appropriate service contract type; service contract service level coverage; performance based indices (when appropriate); and service quality improvement
Coordinate with Finance and Legal directly to ensure service contract goals are met, as well as mitigate risk and ensure compliance
Communicate negotiation strategy and results clearly through detailed report writing
Track/manage KPIs, compile executive reports, and support overall vendor grading/management and improvement activities