Sourcing Specialist

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Chengdu, Four Rivers Province, CHN
In-Office
Entry level
Hardware • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Entry-level sourcing specialist supporting procurement of equipment spare parts and process supplies for semiconductor manufacturing. Assist in sourcing strategy development, market analysis, supplier identification and performance monitoring, and participate in rotational training and mentorship programs. Collaborate with global cross-functional teams and present findings to managers while completing structured onboarding and development activities.
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In your first year with TI, you will participate in the Career Accelerator Program (CAP), which provides professional and technical training and resources to accelerate your ramp into TI, and set you up for long-term career success. Within this program, we also offer function-specific technical training and on-the-job learning opportunities that will encourage you to solve problems through a variety of hands-on, meaningful experiences from your very first day on the job.
Business Summary
Join our dynamic team at Texas Instruments as an Entry-Level ATBP equipment non-capital sourcing Specialist . In this developmental role, you will support the sourcing of equipment spare parts and process supplies critical to our semiconductor manufacturing process. You will receive structured mentorship and on-the-job training to build expertise in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, and supplier engagement — positioning you for long-term career growth within TI's global Procurement organization.
Primary Responsibilities
•    Support the development of sourcing strategies for critical equipment spares and process supplies commodities 
•    Assist in analyzing market trends and compiling data to support competitive pricing negotiations
•    Learn and stay updated on semiconductor market dynamics and emerging technologies
•    Collaborate with internal teams to identify key suppliers and assist in performance monitoring
•    Complete structured rotational assignments and training programs as part of the NCG onboarding curriculum
Team and People Skills
•    Ability to work collaboratively within global, cross-functional teams
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills — written and verbal
•    Ability to present findings clearly to team leads and managers
•    Proactively communicate progress updates and meet deadlines on assigned tasks and projects
•    Demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset
Unique Selling Features of This Position
•    This role offers significant early-career exposure to Texas Instruments' global procurement operations, key suppliers, and senior leadership.
•    NCG hires benefit from a structured development program, mentorship from experienced sourcing professionals, and clear career progression pathways within TI Procurement.
•    Collaborate with a diverse global team across Asia and beyond, with access to professional development resources and international exposure.
Special Work Environment
•    International travel may be required on an occasional basis to support procurement priorities 
•    Must be able to participate in regular global calls and cross-time-zone interactions
 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
•    Less than 24 month work experience. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Operations, or a related field
•    Strong academic performance and demonstrated analytical ability
•    Internship or co-op experience in procurement, supply chain, engineering, or finance is a plus, but not mandatory
Additional Preferred Qualifications
•     Eagerness to learn and develop leadership capabilities
•     Academic or internship exposure to procurement or supply chain concepts
•     Foundational understanding of market dynamics and global business environments
•     Willingness to support supplier performance tracking and escalation processes 
 

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.

If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.
About the TeamTI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Operations, or related field
  • Less than 24 months of work experience
  • Strong academic performance and demonstrated analytical ability
  • Ability to work collaboratively within global, cross-functional teams
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to present findings clearly to team leads and managers
  • Proactive communication and ability to meet deadlines on assigned tasks
  • Willingness and ability to participate in regular global calls and cross-time-zone interactions
  • International travel availability on an occasional basis
  • Internship or co-op experience in procurement, supply chain, engineering, or finance
  • Eagerness to learn and develop leadership capabilities
  • Foundational understanding of market dynamics and global business environments

Texas Instruments Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Texas Instruments and has not been reviewed or approved by Texas Instruments.

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Profit sharing and annual bonuses are portrayed as a meaningful, formula-linked upside that can materially lift total earnings in strong years. An employee stock purchase plan with a discount further reinforces recurring, wealth-building incentives.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) match is described as a stable core benefit, with some references to additional legacy employer contributions and even pension-like elements for certain cohorts. This framing positions long-term savings support as a notable part of the overall rewards package.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical coverage is depicted as broadly comprehensive, with preventive care and access to HSA/FSA features cited as value-adds. Company-seeded HSA contributions are repeatedly characterized as an important offset to the plan design for those enrolled.

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The Company
HQ: Dallas, TX
25,059 Employees

What We Do

Texas Instruments develops semiconductor and computer technology for cellular handsets, digital signal processors and analog semiconductors. Texas Instruments has been making progress possible for decades. We are a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, tests and sells analog and embedded processing chips. Our more than 80,000 products help over 100,000 customers efficiently manage power, accurately sense and transmit data and provide the core control or processing in their designs, going into markets such as industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment and enterprise systems. Our passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology smaller, more efficient, more reliable and more affordable – opening new markets and making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. We think of this as Engineering Progress. It’s what we do and have been doing for decades. Learn more https://news.ti.com/index.cfm

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