About the role
AI summarisedLead the development and execution of global sourcing strategies for machining categories at a semiconductor equipment company, focusing on cost reduction, supply continuity, and supplier performance. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, negotiation, and risk management to support business goals.
EquipmentFull-timePurchasing & Supply chain
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of global sourcing strategies for machining categories to achieve key business goals, including Time‑to‑Market acceleration, Cost of Goods (COGS) reduction, lead‑time optimization, and supply continuity through ramps and transitions.
- Communicate commodity strategies across Business Units, Engineering, and NPI Operations to ensure sourcing decisions and product development align with strategic supplier selections.
- Maintain deep knowledge of industry and machining technology trends; schedule and host Technology Roadmap Meetings (TRMs) with Business Units.
- Shape negotiation strategies to proactively drive cost reductions in a complex high‑mix, low‑volume manufacturing environment.
- Own total commodity lifecycle, including supplier identification, screening, pre‑selection, onboarding, and relationship management.
- Negotiate complex agreements that incorporate program requirements, NPI needs, and cross‑functional business objectives.
- Own total supplier performance, ensuring delivery against quality, cost, delivery, service, and ESG commitments.
- Establish and execute supplier performance improvement roadmaps to close gaps in delivery, quality, and operational reliability.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and drive corrective actions where needed.
- Routinely review supply risk profiles and lead mitigation strategies, including development of secondary/alternative sources for critical machined goods.
- Drive resilience planning and proactive measures for capacity, geopolitical risk, and supply continuity.
- Engage effectively with internal stakeholders across functions, regions, and external partners to support program deliverables and business priorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- Experience in semiconductor or high‑technology manufacturing environments preferred.
- Strong familiarity with build‑to‑print manufacturing, machining processes, and blueprint interpretation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Proven ability to build strong supplier partnerships that balance innovation with risk mitigation.
- Thrives in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment with agility to manage shifting priorities.
- Skilled at navigating complex global supply ecosystems with cultural sensitivity and operational discipline.
- Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset with data‑driven decision‑making capabilities.