Purchasing Assistant (Dallas, TX)

Purchasing Assistant

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Texas Instruments is actively seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to purchasing department managers or staff. As a Purchasing Assistant, you will maintain files, logs, records of invoices, purchase orders, and other related documentation. You will maintain information on computer systems. You will also assist in expediting orders. You may assist buyers in contacting vendors to obtain prices and schedule delivery dates and may develop and maintain resources for assigned commodity items.

Purchase Order Creation & Processing

• Generate purchase orders for goods and services while adhering to established procedures and meeting cycle time requirements
• Review and validate purchase requisitions and supplier quotes to ensure data completeness and accuracy
• Monitor and manage the incoming purchase requisition queue

Purchase Order Maintenance

• Update delivery schedules and pricing based on supplier confirmations, ensuring proper documentation and system recording
• Process purchase order modifications and change requests promptly
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers, procurement teams, accounts payable, supplier management, and logistics departments
• Resolve discrepancies related to invoicing, supplier records, and receiving
• Partner with procurement teams to optimize order management based on lead times, business requirements, and pricing fluctuations
• Provide timely responses to supplier inquiries and internal TI requests

Policy Compliance & Process Excellence

• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to TI policies and business guidelines related to purchasing
• Develop a strong understanding of Purchase-to-Pay processes
• Advance global P2P strategic objectives through flawless tactical execution
• Leverage reports to identify and address operational issues
• Utilize system resources to facilitate supplier onboarding (including Ivalua platform requests)

Special note: This role is on-site Monday - Friday. Flexibility to participate in early morning or evening global conference calls and collaborate with international team members is a must.

Texas Instruments will not sponsor job applicants for visas or work authorization for this position.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 years of relevant work experience with transactional processing or data management in SAP or comparable ERP platforms
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong multitasking abilities as well as proficient in written and verbal communication
• Professional confidence in engaging and communicating with stakeholders at all organizational levels

Preferred qualifications:

• Adaptability to work both independently and collaboratively within team settings while following guidance and achieving established objectives
• Associate's degree or higher
• Self-directed problem-solving approach with capacity for rapid decision-making
• Strong time management capabilities with proven ability to execute tasks efficiently
• Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities
• Proficient computer skills with working expertise in MS Office Suite, particularly Outlook, SharePoint, and Excel
• Prior professional experience with SAP data entry, particularly within Accounts Payable or Procurement functions
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite applications, especially Outlook, SharePoint, and Excel
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong customer service orientation
• Decisive problem-solving under time constraints
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities
• Skilled in negotiation and conflict resolution
• Independent work capability with minimal assistance
• Resilience and effectiveness in high-pressure environments

About Us

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.