Procurement Lead – Semiconductor, Mechatronics Components

• Independently manage strategic suppliers
• Lead component and supplier selection for new products
• Establish business models, maintain contractual requirements, and foster relationships with critical suppliers
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies
• Develop and update commodity strategy
• Update and inform management and purchasing teams on strategy, trends, and risks
• Collaboratively and cross-functionally develop action items and implementation plans
• Develop updates on critical semiconductors, chips, and mechatronics commodities, including market conditions, industry trends, processes, suppliers, cost drivers, and performance goals
• Provide strategic leadership and management of suppliers across price/cost, quality, agility and flexibility, technology leadership, and supply security initiatives
• Assure best cost structure and define cost-reduction initiatives and metrics across design, production, and aftermarket
• Drive supplier quality initiatives covering initial quality and long-term goals
• Implement supplier-managed programs and process improvements to ensure material availability and manage inventory levels
• Select and develop technology-leading suppliers with Engineering
• Establish action plans to ensure long-term supply security and address potential supply risks

Requirements

• BS/BS level degree in Business, Engineering, Materials Science, Logistics, or related technical discipline
• Prefer 5–7 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in contract negotiations and supplier selection/management
• Experience in purchase of technical commodities and implementation of best practices
• Direct experience in Purchasing and Supply
• Previous work experience in commodity management for both build to print (BTP) and OEM commodities, procurement, contracting, materials management, logistics, manufacturing, quality, account management
• Strong organizational and planning skills and ability to lead and manage projects
• Ability to prioritize and allocate resources to align with department and company goals
• Proven track record to deliver results and achieve goals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to create strong working relationships
• Ability to act as an advisor to management and key stakeholders (internal/external) on broad ranging projects
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Fluent in English both written and verbal
• Must be flexible to work extended hours to support business requirements
• An attached resume is required
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in supplier management, contract negotiations, and commodity strategy development, with a strong focus on achieving cost reduction and quality improvement. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure supply security and alignment with business goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supplier Management
• Contract Negotiations
• Commodity Strategy Development
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Contract Negotiation
• Supplier Selection
• Commodity Management
• Purchasing
• Logistics
• Materials Management
• Quality Management
• Cost Reduction Initiatives
• Market Analysis
• Performance Metrics

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Planning Skills
• Communication Skills
• Relationship Building
• Advisory Skills

Industry Keywords

• Semiconductors
• Mechatronics
• Build to Print (BTP)
• OEM Commodities
• Supply Security
• Agility and Flexibility
• Cost Drivers
• Supplier Quality Initiatives
• Process Improvements
• Inventory Management