Senior Buyer

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Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future.

We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Buyer on our team, you will be responsible for defining, implementing, and managing many aspects of our procurement strategy. From working with our suppliers to effectively purchase key supplies, materials, and end user items to managing the on-hand supply volume, quality, and of course costs. You will operate in a fast‑paced, globally leading environment, supported by a small team of experts. You will leverage your ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and organize requirements and manage interactions with them and our suppliers. Among your tasks will be the implementation of comprehensive agreements with suppliers outlining all commercial, capacity, and technical aspects.

This position will maintain ownership of supplier contracts, commercial terms and price performance and reporting to our leadership teams.

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA 5 days per week in alignment with our Flexible Work policy

Reports to: Purchasing Manager

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Construction Management or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in construction, capital projects, or facilities procurement.
• Strong working knowledge of construction contract types, subcontract terms, bonding and insurance requirements, lien waivers, and change order management.
• Proficiency in construction materials and equipment
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, and scopes of work.
• You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our
• An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build
• You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change

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What We Offer
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