TIE Procurement Director

: Job Posting Title: TIE Procurement Director - Hiring Department: Texas Institute for Electronics - Position Open To: All Applicants - Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 - FLSA Status: Exempt - Earliest Start Date: Immediately - Position Duration: Expected to Continue - Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS - Job Details: General Notes 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 and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources

Eligibility Requirement: Applicants must be one of the following: (1) U.S. citizens; (2) lawful permanent residents; or (3) individuals authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without the need for current or future sponsorship, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. §1324b(a)(3). Purpose Manage and direct procurement efforts for the Texas Institute for Electronics. Oversee and provide leadership for a wide variety of purchasing and supply chain requirements, from multi-million-dollar semiconductor equipment to consumables such as semiconductor wafers, masks, and chemicals. Manage work assignments and workflow to ensure timely response to requests. Responsible for ensuring that procurement requests comply with all University, State, and Federal policies and procedures. Regularly report procurement status, performance metrics, and strategic insights to TIE leadership. Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the Procurement team, providing leadership and direction for all related activities. Manage work assignments to ensure timeliness and the highest level of service and productivity. Ensure that work is accomplished using processes and procedures that comply with all University, State and Federal policies and procedures. Work closely with all the necessary functional organizations to ensure that activities across all areas are coordinated and optimized
• Support engineering and operations to ensure the necessary equipment, materials, and service contracts are executed and maintained in a timely fashion to meet TIE's business needs.
• Proactively support the operation and engineering teams in establishing and managing supply chain interactions, inventory levels, and expediting requirements.
• Manage and track active contracts and purchase orders on an ongoing basis, monitoring compliance with contract requirements, contract expenditures, and contract renewal. Responsible for managing renewals, amendments, change orders, and closeout documentation as necessary.
• Provide expert guidance and consultation to all areas including internal and external constituents regarding procurement, opportunities, and budget planning.
• Manage transportation logistics of varying degrees of complexity related to equipment purchases.
• Develop and maintain procurement reports and performance metrics to provide regular updates to TIE leadership, supporting strategic decision-making and operational transparency.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and at least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement and supply chain management, including a minimum of five (5) years of direct experience in the contract development, negotiation, and administration of contracts and related procurement documentation.

• Strong knowledge of procurement principles and practices, including compliance with State of Texas, federal, and university regulations.
• Well-versed in negotiating the terms and conditions of a range of procurement items such as semiconductor equipment, materials, and construction contracts.
• Demonstrated experience with major capital equipment purchases exceeding $1 million and procurement of complex technical materials such as semiconductor equipment and consumables.
• Proven ability to lead procurement operations, manage workflows, and oversee contract performance, renewals, and amendments.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills with experience working across cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in procurement and ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle, PeopleSoft).

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or professional certification in procurement, supply chain, or contract management (e.g., MBA, CPSM, CPM).
• Experience in competitive solicitation processes and procurement strategy development.
• Background in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or other high-tech industries.
• Familiarity with public-sector procurement, especially in research or higher education settings.
• Experience with logistics for large equipment, international shipping, and customs coordination.

Salary Range $150,000 + 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)

Work Shift

• Monday to Friday 40 hours per week with a hybrid work arrangement.

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. - Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. - Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. - Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. - Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. - Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. - Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. - E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
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• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

- Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 . The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.