Samsung Austin Semiconductor is hiring a Service Contract Buyer to manage vendor service contract negotiations for the Fab and supporting departments. In this role, you will work with internal customers to outsource the ongoing support, delivery, and performance of OEM tools critical to semiconductor manufacturing, ensuring our operational needs are met effectively.
What You'll Do
- Manage vendor service contract negotiations for the Fab and supporting departments.
- Work with internal customers to outsource ongoing support, delivery, and performance of OEM tools.
- Effectively manage annual service contract negotiations including scope optimization, cost savings, and performance management.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Fab Engineering, Innovation, Samsung HQ Procurement) to ensure customer needs are met in contract scope.
- Participate in setting strategy and achieving business goals in annual contract negotiations, including contract type selection and service quality improvement.
- Work with Finance and Legal teams to meet contract goals, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance.
What We're Looking For
- 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.
- Detail oriented and data driven; ability to analyze and interpret data for process 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.
Nice to Have
- Bilingual in English and Korean is a plus.
- Semiconductor experience a plus.
- CPM, CPSM or CPIM certification a plus.
- Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP system preferred.
- MS Excel advanced ability preferred.
Technical Stack
- SAP or similar ERP system
- MS Excel
Team & Environment
You will work within the Service Contracts team and collaborate closely with Fab Engineering, Innovation, Samsung HQ Procurement, Finance, and Legal.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $57,760 - $156,950
- 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
- MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance for eligible full-time employees.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position.
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