• Richardson, TX
  • $74,000–$147,200 Per Year
1 day ago

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Buyer Job Details | Skyworks

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Job Title: Buyer

Posting Start Date: 10/27/26

Job Location(s): Richardson

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Requisition ID: 78835

Job Description:

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The Buyer is responsible for procuring goods and services, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials to support business operations. This role collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, including planning, production, and supply chain teams, to forecast demand and optimize procurement strategies. The Buyer also plays a key role in supplier negotiations, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency, cost savings, and process enhancements. Success in this position requires strong analytical skills, strategic decision-making, and the ability to manage complex procurement challenges in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for procuring goods and services, negotiating agreements, and coordination of all business-related activities with the suppliers assigned to the Buyer
  • Maintenance of key procurement and planning data in the Material Master, Source List and Purchasing Information Record
  • Primary contact for supply readiness to meet established production plans
  • Individual needs to possess a high level of understanding of legal requirements involved in the procurement function
  • The buyer also assists the Purchasing Analysts in day-to-day activities and training as needed
  • Work closely with planning to translate production plans into component and consumable supply demand requirements
  • Provides forecasted needs to key vendors
  • Monitors and manages supplier performance through metrics and business reviews
  • Initiates and leads cross functional continuous improvement projects for savings, productivity, and/or systems capability enhancements
  • Demonstrates a high level of judgement and business experience
  • Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors
  • Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results
  • Escalates delivery issues with the supplier and internal customer base

Required Experience and Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

  • 5+ years of experience in purchasing, planning, logistics and/or sourcing

  • Prior experience working within Microsoft Suite and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Desired Experience and Skills

  • Experience with V-Look Ups, X-Look Up, Pivot Tables within Microsoft Excel.

  • CPM/CPSM certification through ISM.

  • Experience working within SAP.

  • Experience working with suppliers of semiconductor spare parts, components, or consumables.

  • Knowledge of procurement laws, regulations, and contractual requirements to ensure compliance in sourcing and purchasing activities.

This position requires access to ITAR/EAR technologies. Applicant must be a US Person (US citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations.

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The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $74,000 - $147,200 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationRichardson, TX
Salary$74,000–$147,200 Per Year

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Business Operationsunmatched
  • Business Supportunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Contract Negotiationunmatched
  • Contract Requirementsunmatched
  • Cookiesunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Demand Forecasting/Planningunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Lead Generationunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
  • Materials Planningunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Performance Metricsunmatched
  • Pivot Tablesunmatched
  • Policy Developmentunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Costingunmatched
  • Procurement Managementunmatched
  • Procurement Planningunmatched
  • Procurement Strategyunmatched
  • Production Planningunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Semiconductorsunmatched
  • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • United States Citizenunmatched
  • User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)unmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
  • Website Trafficunmatched
  • Wireless Communicationsunmatched

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