Production Procurement Manager

General Notes

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

About Us

The Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.

Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing.

With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we’re at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city’s innovative spirit.

UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)

• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options

• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds

• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)

• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities

• Tuition assistance

• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets

• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card

• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

• For more details, please see: Benefits | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources

Purpose

Responsible for the strategic procurement and management of raw materials, components, and supplies necessary for the manufacturing and production process. This includes sourcing, negotiating, and establishing supplier agreements to ensure supply chain efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with industry standards. Collaborates closely with engineering, operations, and logistics teams to optimize inventory control and mitigate supply chain risks.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Supplier Management: Review, analyze, and generate purchase orders including service agreements based on production forecasts and operational requirements, including specifications, quantities, and delivery deadlines. Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers, negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to meet production demands. Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure quality control, performance standards, and compliance requirements. Track purchase orders, monitor inventory levels, and optimize procurement strategies. Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier negotiations, alternative materials, and supply chain efficiencies. Generate reports on purchasing activity, supplier performance, and cost savings. Address and resolve supply chain disruptions, including delays, quality issues, and pricing fluctuations.

• Logistics & Inventory Management: Oversee shipping and logistics operations, including coordination with freight forwarders for the delivery of specialized capital equipment.  Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement or develop an inventory tracking system to optimize warehouse storage, material flow, and replenishment processes. Develop strategies to prevent overstocking or shortages, aligning procurement with production needs. Manage logistics and delivery schedules for raw materials, expediting critical orders as necessary to prevent production downtime.

• Compliance & Documentation: Ensure procurement processes align with departmental, university, state, and federal policies and procedures. Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and supplier agreements, ensuring compliance with document retention policies. Implement best practices in procurement, logistics, and supplier management.  

• Training & Process Improvement: Provide procurement training and guidance to internal teams as needed. Act as backup to team members and assist with cross-functional tasks as directed by the supervisor. Participate in process improvement initiatives and contribute to cost-reduction initiatives.

• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and experience in business, supply chain management, or a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience or a high school diploma/GED with at least 7 years of experience in procurement, preparation of contracts, competitive solicitation processes, supply chain management, inventory, logistics, and/or market trend analysis.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities and objectives.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word programs.

• Experience interpreting policy and implementing procedures.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate supplier options, research financial inquiries, and address procurement challenges.

• Excellent written and oral communication. Professional demeanor, and excellent customer service skills.

• Demonstrated time management, critical thinking, and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated ability to take the initiative and work both independently and as a team member without day-to-day supervision; ability to work under pressure, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than the required education and two years of progressively responsible experience and active professional purchasing certification. Examples: Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD), Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO).

• Experience with analyzing production schedules and sales forecasts to accurately predict required raw material quantities.

• Understanding of manufacturing processes and the ability to interpret production schedules and material requirements.

• Familiarity with State of Texas or UT Austin procurement policies and procedures.

• Experience using electronic accounting and work management systems to process web-based documents. Familiarity with Jaggaer or similar source to pay system.

Salary Range

$80,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity (ex: using a mouse)

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.