Global Procurement Specialist / Strategic Buyer (m/f/d)
Core
End-to-end global sourcing and strategic supplier management for critical materials supporting a new semiconductor manufacturing site in Dresden.
Role type
Senior strategic buyer / global procurement specialist
Builds
Resilient supply chain for a greenfield semiconductor fab
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / industrial supply chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation, supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, contract management, performance monitoring, cross-functional collaboration, process improvement, ESG compliance
Preferred skills
Semiconductor industry knowledge, Mandarin language skills, experience with Asian business environments
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for critical materials; negotiate high-volume global contracts; build long-term strategic relationships with international suppliers; monitor supplier performance against quality, delivery, cost, and risk metrics; proactively resolve supply chain disruptions; collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams; drive continuous improvement in procurement workflows.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
