Position Summary Samsung’s product innovation and global market competitiveness are driven by strategic insights, macro-environmental agility, and robust supply chain networks. The department Europe IPC (International Procurement Centre) is responsible for sourcing strategy, market intelligence, and supply chain management for key components and materials across the EMEA region. We provide the critical intelligence and operational framework that safeguards Samsung’s global supply chain and drives executive decision-making at our Global Headquarters (HQ). We are seeking a highly analytical, experienced professional to join our team as a Market Intelligence & Supply Chain Strategy Specialist. This role is a unique hybrid position combining high-level macro market analysis (80%) with end-to-end supply chain operational oversight (20%). • Job position : Market Intelligence & Supply Chain Strategy Specialist (m/f/d) • Office location : Eschborn (Frankfurt), Germany Role and

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Market Intelligence & Executive Reporting (80%) Macro & Micro Market Research: Conduct deep-dive research and gather intelligence on global and EMEA market trends, competitor movements, technological shifts, regulatory/geopolitical policies, and financial or logistics trends impacting Samsung’s diverse business activities. Executive-Level Reporting: Synthesize complex data into highly sophisticated, reader-centric weekly and ad-hoc intelligence reports. Deliver these insights directly to Samsung’s top-tier leadership at HQ (President, EVP, VP, and Senior Management). Cross-Functional Leverage: Provide critical, time-sensitive intelligence to Europe IPC peers, empowering procurement and sourcing activities with data-driven leverage during high-stake business reviews and supplier negotiations. 2. Supply Chain Management & Operational Oversight (20%) End-to-End SCM Execution: Oversee the core supply chain lifecycle—including processing RFQs, managing purchase orders (POs), issuing sales offers for internal HQ customers, and maintaining high-accuracy master data within the system. Risk Mitigation & Logistics Management: Pre-emptively identify and manage supply chain risks by tracking performance metrics and establishing alternative logistics routes in collaboration with forwarders and suppliers. Supplier & Contract Relations: Maintain robust communication channels with external suppliers; support commercial negotiations, track KPIs (on-time delivery, RTP), and resolve overdue accounts receivable (AR) collections in alignment with Finance. Operational Troubleshooting: Resolve high-priority supply, delivery, or logistics issues through data analysis and targeted supplier engagement. Skills and

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, STEM, or a related discipline from a top-tier, reputable global university.

Experience

3 to 4 years of professional experience in market intelligence, corporate strategy, procurement analysis, supply chain management, or a closely related corporate analyst/consulting role. Language & Communication Excellence: Native-level professional fluency in written and spoken Korean. Exceptional Korean literature, composition, and presentation skills are strictly required to draft high-level, corporate reports tailored for executive leadership at HQ. Professional fluency in English; ability to confidently negotiate, persuade, and influence international stakeholders and HQ counterparts. Analytical & Data Savvy: Commercially astute and up-to-date with global technology and market trends. Advanced proficiency in data synthesis, market analysis, and the MS Office Suite (advanced Excel and PowerPoint are essential for executive presentations); proficiency with enterprise ERP systems. Interpersonal Attributes: Proactive, self-initiating, and strategically minded. Comfortable navigating complex corporate matrices, conducting high-level stakeholder alignment, and managing diverse project scopes. Work Authorization & Mobility: Valid EU/German work authorization. Ability to travel within Europe and to South Korea for supplier audits and HQ alignment when required. * Please visit Samsung membership to see Privacy Policy, which defaults according to your location, at: https://account.samsung.com/membership/policy/privacy. You can change Country/Language at the bottom of the page. If you are European Economic Resident, please click here: https://europe-samsung.com/ghrp/PrivacyNoticeforEU.html Job Alerts: If you would like to be notified of new opportunities when they are posted, please click here. You will be asked to create an account first if you do not already have one. Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, and network systems, and the entire semiconductor industry with our memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the development of the Internet of Things through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth. To discover more, please visit our official newsroom at (https://news.samsung.com/global/).