Service Contract Buyer

Samsung Electronics America Inc • Austin, TX

37d • $69,070 - $127,770 • Onsite

About The Position

This role leads annual vendor negotiations for Fab operations and related support functions, optimizing scope, driving cost‑savings, and elevating performance. The manager analyzes market and equipment trends to set optimal pricing, partners with key stakeholders-including Fab Engineering, Innovation, Samsung HQ Procurement, Finance, and Legal-to craft appropriate contract types and service‑level agreements, and ensures all agreements meet business goals, risk‑management, and compliance requirements.

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
• Detail oriented, data driven; ability to analyze and interpret data with an eye towards results and process/system improvement.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and time management skills.
• Proven ability to analyze complex data and draw actionable insights.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to organize work and deliver on multiple high priorities at the same time.
• MS Excel advanced ability preferred.

Nice To Haves

• CPM, CPSM or CPIM certification a plus - Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Service Contracts team to manage vendor service contract negotiations for the Fab, as well as departments in direct support of the Fab.
• Effectively manage annual service contract negotiations to include scope optimization, cost savings initiatives, and performance management.
• Analyze the optimal price by analyzing the supply and demand trend, and equipment trend in the supply market.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (including but not limited to Fab Engineering, Innovation, and Samsung HQ Procurement) to ensure needs of the customer are included in all service contract scope negotiations.
• Participate in setting strategy and achieving business goals in annual service contract agreement negotiations, to include selection of appropriate contract type, appropriate service level coverage, and service quality improvement.
• Experience working with Finance and Legal teams to meet established service contract goals, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees