Central Procurement Operation Buyer
at Texas Instruments
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**Central Procurement Operation Buyer** at Texas Instruments: Transform global supplies. Orchestrate demand-to-supply strategies, balancing efficiency and assurance for mold compound, epoxy, and other direct materials. Steer multinational projects, influencing stakeholders without direct authority. Drive process enhancements, shrinking waste and boosting performance. Proven 5+ years' experience in strategic buying, inventory planning, and supply chain. Fluency in SAP, experience with demand forecasting tools, and familiarity with SIPOC/Process Mapping. Lead change, build the future, and thrive in a culturally diverse team.
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Texas Instruments (TI) is out front and ready for the next big challenge. Our innovations are at the core of nearly every electronics product in use today. And it doesn't stop there. We're developing breakthrough technology to power the world's future innovations as well. TI is committed to building a better future — from the responsible manufacturing of our semiconductors, to caring for our employees, to giving back inside our communities. Put your talent to work with us.
- Strategic Planning & Inventory: Apply integrated buyer planning skills to translate demand signals into global inventory strategies for direct materials (mold compound, Epoxy…). Balance working capital efficiency with supply assurance to support production ramp-ups and mitigate shortage. Think beyond day-to-day procurement. Anticipate future demand scenarios and develop strategic supply plans that secure supplier capacity and de-risk the supply chain.
- Global Stakeholder Influence & Project Management: Lead cross-regional GPDC (Geopolitical Dependency) & Supply related qualifications. Use project management discipline to drive timelines, manage dependencies, and influence global stakeholders without direct authority.
- Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes—from demand detection to PO execution. Identify inefficiencies, implement scalable solutions, and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelors, Master degree in Supply Chain or related field
- Proficient in writing English email and speaking. Daily call with stakeholders in English
Preferred qualifications
- Proficiency in Planning, MRP systems and procurement tools and demand signals & supply planning fundamentals
- Solid knowledge of direct material qualification process and end-to-end procurement process
- Result-oriented with mature Project Management skill. Strong ownership to lead cross-function to deliver result on time
- Understanding of business operations, demand signals, and supply planning fundamentals
- Strong data analysis capability; proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with AI tools is a plus
- Sense of urgency and resilience for urgent muti-tasks
