Raw Materials Buyer - Bulk & Specialty Gases

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Position Summary

We are seeking a Raw Materials Buyer to support semiconductor manufacturing operations through reliable, cost-effective sourcing of bulk and specialty gases. This role manages supplier relationships, monitors supply risks, and drives cost improvements while ensuring materials meet operational and quality requirements. The buyer will partner with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and other procurement teams to resolve issues and support long-term sourcing strategies.

Role and Responsibilities

Here's What You'll Be Responsible For:

• Ensure continuity of supply: Manage material requirements, purchase orders, and supplier deliveries to support manufacturing demand and appropriate inventory levels.

• Manage supplier performance: Hold suppliers accountable for delivery, quality, cost, and responsiveness; address performance gaps and track corrective actions.

• Identify and mitigate supply risks: Monitor supplier capacity, lead times, market conditions, and trade developments; develop contingency plans and communicate potential disruptions early.

• Negotiate pricing and agreements: Negotiate pricing, delivery commitments, and commercial terms in coordination with internal stakeholders.

• Drive cost improvements: Identify and execute savings opportunities through negotiations, competitive sourcing, cost analysis, and demand consolidation.

• Resolve material and supplier issues: Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to investigate shortages, quality concerns, and delivery discrepancies, driving corrective actions to closure.

• Support strategic sourcing: Contribute to supplier roadmaps, alternate-source development, and long-term sourcing plans; provide clear updates on project status, risks, and decisions needed.

Skills and Qualifications

Here's What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.

• At least 3 years of experience in engineering, procurement, supply chain, or materials management supporting a manufacturing environment.

• Experience managing suppliers, negotiating commercial terms, and coordinating material deliveries.

• Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and experience using an ERP or purchasing system to evaluate costs, demand, and inventory.

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, communicate clearly, and take ownership of issues through resolution.

The current base salary range for this role is between $84,000 - $135,000. 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 Austin Semiconductor, 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 Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.

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