About the role
AI summarisedSenior Procurement Specialist at Qorvo, a semiconductor company, responsible for procuring goods and services, negotiating complex agreements, managing supplier performance, and leading continuous improvement projects. Requires a BS in Purchasing or Business with 3+ years of experience, strong sourcing background, and experience with semiconductor probe and test cards/equipment.
IDMFull-timeProfessional
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for procuring goods and services, negotiating complex agreements, and coordination of all business-related activities with the suppliers assigned to the Buyer
- Individual needs to possess a high level of understanding of legal requirements involved in the procurement function
- The Probe Card/Equipment buyer also assists the Purchasing Analysts in day-to-day activities and training as needed
- Analyzes purchases to develop strategic and long-term procurement strategies
- Negotiates, writes, and reviews complex contracts up to high dollar levels
- Monitors and manages supplier performance through metrics and business reviews
- Initiates and leads cross functional continuous improvement projects for savings, productivity, and/or systems capability enhancements
- Demonstrates a high level of judgement and business experience
- Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors
- Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results
Requirements
- BS in Purchasing or Business, or a related degree with 3 years of more equivalent work experience in purchasing and/or sourcing preferred
- Master's degree a plus
- CPM/CPSM certification in good standing through ISM preferred
- Adept at MS Office products and an Enterprise Resource System (SAP preferred)
- Must have good written and oral communication skills
- Strong sourcing and procurement background required
- Experience working with suppliers of Semiconductor Probe and Test Cards/Equipment in support of Operations Preferred
- Experience with V-Look Ups, X-Look Up, Pivot Tables within Microsoft Excel
- CPM/CPSM certification through ISM
- Experience working within SAP
- Experience working with suppliers of semiconductor spare parts, components, or consumables
- Knowledge of procurement laws, regulations, and contractual requirements to ensure compliance in sourcing and purchasing activities