Alex Rivera
Jarrell,TX
Summary
Innovative Procurement Leader with a track record of driving cost savings and improving supply chain processes in semiconductor manufacturing. Led cross-functional teams to successfully execute projects, achieving significant savings and ensuring supplier readiness for product launches. Expertise in developing strategies that align procurement efforts with business goals.
Overview
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Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Procurement Manager
Texas Institute for Electronics
Austin, Texas
09.2025 - Current
- Partnered with engineering and cross-functional teams to ensure supplier readiness, contributing to successful new product launches.
- Executed procurement of raw materials, components, and services, enhancing manufacturing operations and supporting new product development.
- Negotiated competitive pricing with qualified suppliers to establish reliable partnerships for ongoing production.
- Developed purchasing plans based on analysis of production forecasts and material demand, minimizing shortages.
- Streamlined logistics coordination for material deliveries, facilitating timely support for commercial ramp-ups and product launches.
- Utilized Microsoft and AI applications to maintain procurement records, monitor purchasing performance.
Procurement Supervisor
Samsung Austin Semiconductor
07.2022 - 08.2025
- Led team of 4 direct reports, managing 124 complex raw materials and serving as subject matter expert on procurement processes
- Led team negotiations and cost engineering strategies, achieving approximately $10M in year-over-year savings
- Utilized market analysis and intelligence tools to identify cost-saving opportunities and make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies
- Consistently demonstrated strong supply chain resilience by monitoring geopolitical and natural disaster risks, enabling quick adjustments to supply strategies and successfully maintaining an average yearly inventory level of 97%
- Hired and trained purchasing staff, creating personalized training plans to support operational effectiveness and individual career development
- Led multiple cross-functional critical TFT projects, enhancing processes and reducing or eliminating internal and external risks
- Built and maintained strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring clear communication and adherence to expectations
Senior Buyer
Samsung Austin Semiconductor
02.2019 - 07.2022
- Conducted vendor and supplier research to create negotiation plans, achieving $2M in year-over-year savings
- Anticipated purchasing trends and enhanced supply strategies based on forecasts
- Collaborated with internal departments to understand material requirements and enhance procurement strategies as SME.
- Identified SCM risks and led improvement projects with cross-functional teams to enhance supply stability.
- Analyzed inventory usage and warehouse space to optimize inventory levels, reducing both inventory and transportation costs.
- Championed RTR (Return to Raw) process, streamlining workflow for scrap and return of non-conforming materials
- Managed competing priorities while ensuring the smooth execution of regular procurement operations.
- Acted as the company representative at regional conferences, enhancing visibility and building partnerships.
Purchasing Agent
Durcon
05.2015 - 02.2019
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable partnerships, improve communication, and foster long-term collaborations.
- Ensured all purchased goods and services met quality standards and specifications, maintaining production flow with fewer defects or delays.
- Identified and mitigated supply chain risks, addressing disruptions, market fluctuations, and geopolitical issues to maintain operational continuity.
- Minimized procurement costs while ensuring quality and timely delivery, enhancing overall value.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH10-2019
Skills
- Procurement strategy and global sourcing
- Supplier negotiation and relationship management
- Cost analysis and risk mitigation
- Supply chain management and optimization
- Logistics coordination and inventory management
- Cross-functional leadership and project scheduling
- Supply chain flexibility and category management
- Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, VBA)
Certification
- CTCD Certification
- IATA Dangerous Good Certification
Timeline
Production Procurement Manager
Texas Institute for Electronics
09.2025 - Current
Procurement Supervisor
Samsung Austin Semiconductor
07.2022 - 08.2025
Senior Buyer
Samsung Austin Semiconductor
02.2019 - 07.2022
Purchasing Agent
Durcon
05.2015 - 02.2019
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University