Central Procurement Operation Buyer

Texas Instruments
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📍 Chengdu, Sichuan, China

About this role

Change the world. Love your job. 
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.


 

Responsibilities include:
  • 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
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. Meet the people of TI
  • 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. Please find our country-specific benefits here

About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.

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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This Central Procurement Operation Buyer position at Texas Instruments was posted on Aug 25, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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