Head of Sourcing (m/f/d) - Front End BOM
Core
Oversees global sourcing for Front End Bill of Materials (silicon wafers, chemicals, gases, targets, photomasks) to enable frontend manufacturing.
Role type
Senior sourcing manager (category lead)
Builds
Global supply base for critical front-end materials
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing
Required skills
strategic sourcing, cost reduction, contract negotiation, supply chain risk management, supplier relationship management, new product introduction (NPI) sourcing, cross-functional collaboration, market intelligence, sustainability integration
Preferred skills
Mandarin, Japanese, German
Responsibilities
Define and execute global category strategies, drive cost reduction and value creation, lead commercial negotiations and close supply contracts, ensure stable supply and manage capacity/inventory, develop strategic supplier relationships, lead supplier development initiatives, collaborate with R&D and engineering teams, support procurement transformation and sustainability
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
