Job Description

We can\'t predict what the future holds, but we know Texas Instruments will have a part in shaping it.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, take-charge kind of a person who enjoys negotiating with suppliers and working with top professionals in the industry. If this sounds like you, apply now for a Buyer position at Texas Instruments.Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner
• Coordinating purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner
• Processing purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers
• Working with management to address all aspects of commodity management, including procurement support commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability
• Performing cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities
• Monitoring the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate the highest quality at best value
• Developing new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive
• Recommending cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing
• Interacting closely with suppliers and Quality Assurance to resolve quality issues
• Supporting internal and external audits related to procurement processes and supplier management

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor\'s degree Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field
• Fresh graduates to less than 2 years of relevants experiences
• Expertise in procurement methodologies and processes as well as negotiation tactics
• Competency in computer applications, especially MS Excel and MS Powerpoint, knowledge of SAP is an advantage
• Good knowledge of business, finance and supply chain concept

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
• Ability to work effectively in an interrupt-driven, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, influential relationships
• Ability to influence opinions and gain consensus
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to handle contracts management
• Proactive, fast learner, self-motivated, multi-tasking and performance driven

Why TI?

• Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
• We\'re different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours.
• Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us.

AboutAs a global semiconductor company, we design, manufacture, test and sell analog and embedded processing chips to nearly 100,000 customers. Our products enable electronics everywhere and in things you experience every day - from health care, smart homes and connected cars to drones, smart phones and more. Our passion to create a better and more sustainable world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors drives us to make our technology smaller, more efficient, more reliable and more affordable.Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment.If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.

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