Senior Buyer

Samsung Semiconductor•San Jose, CA

6d•$92,000 - $134,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Buyer defines, implements, and manages aspects of procurement strategy, including purchasing supplies, materials, and end-user items and managing supply volume, quality, and costs. The role works with suppliers and internal stakeholders to organize requirements and manage interactions. It also implements comprehensive supplier agreements covering commercial, capacity, and technical matters, and maintains ownership of supplier contracts, commercial terms, price performance, and reporting to leadership. The position requires daily onsite presence at the San Jose, California location, five days per week, in alignment with the company’s Flexible Work policy. It reports to the Purchasing Manager.

Requirements

Experience in construction, capital projects, or facilities procurement.
Strong working knowledge of construction contract types, subcontract terms, bonding and insurance requirements, lien waivers, and change order management.
Proficiency in construction materials and equipment.
Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and scopes of work.
Inclusive and adaptable approach when working across situations and diverse global norms.
Curiosity, resilience, and use of data to approach challenges.
Collaborative approach to building relationships, offering support, and welcoming input.
Creativity, initiative in exploring new ideas, and ability to adapt to change.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent experience is also accepted.

Responsibilities

Define, implement, and manage aspects of procurement strategy.
Purchase supplies, materials, and end-user items from suppliers.
Manage on-hand supply volume, quality, and costs.
Build relationships with internal stakeholders and organize requirements and interactions with stakeholders and suppliers.
Implement comprehensive supplier agreements covering commercial, capacity, and technical aspects.
Maintain ownership of supplier contracts, commercial terms, price performance, and reporting to leadership teams.