Procurement Parts Buyer

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Position Summary

Hiring Senior Parts Buyer to manage high-volume investment activity for Main and Sub tools throughout the entire process. This includes PO management, Logistics coordination, understanding of regulatory/import/export compliance requirements and internal stakeholder coordination. The Buyer will analyze data to understand issues/problems and identify root causes, create and implement strategies for sourcing / supply chain optimization, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to mitigate risk and drive results through methods including data analysis, should-cost modeling, negotiation, and market intelligence (for industry and supplier).

Role And Responsibilities

• Manage investment activity from investment approval through to final install, including all intermediate steps (PO creation, shipping management, warehousing, coordination for hook-up, troubleshooting, etc.)
• Create and execute strategies for sourcing (price negotiation, lead-time / quality improvement) and supply chain optimization (lead-time improvement, 2nd source)
• Initiate and drive improvement projects and multi-disciplinary TFTs to drive results focused on cost savings, work efficiency, risk reduction and process innovation
• Effectively manage suppliers in areas including responsiveness, lead-time, timely delivery, invoice entry, continuous improvement/incident response, and overall performance through business review with suppliers
• Preparing reports, presentations, and analysis to support decision-making
• Attending meetings with suppliers and engineers to discuss procurement strategies
• Contributing to achieving company objectives and KPIs by managing procurement-related metrics

Skills And Qualifications

Education, Training, Certification(s) and Minimum # Years Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a re
• 3+ years of experience including 1+ years in procurement or supply chain related field
• Semiconductor industry experience a plus
• CPM, CPSM, or CPIM certification a plus

• Sap Experience Preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Korean Language Fluency

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Software, Tools: List MOST important requirements first. Then, list soft skills and desired (but not required), experience:

• Proficiency in SAP/NERP or other similar ERP systems
• Proven ability to understand and manage end to end supply chain for direct procured parts
• Detail oriented; data-driven; ability to analyze and interpret data with an eye towards results and process/system improvement
• Proven ability to analyze complex data and draw actionable insights
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and time-management skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to operate in an influential manner with customers/suppliers
• Ability to organize work and deliver on multiple high priorities at the same time
• Ability to build database and BI dashboard

The current base salary range for this role is between $57,760 and $127,770. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

• Total Rewards
• At Samsung SAS, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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.

All positions at SAS are full-time on-site.

• U.S. Export Control Compliance
• This role requires access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

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