Principal Capital Supplier Manager
Core
Define global category strategies and manage executive-level relationships for capital equipment suppliers in the semiconductor manufacturing sector.
Role type
Principal Capital Supplier Manager (Strategic IC)
Builds
Global supply base optimization, multi-year framework agreements, and cost reduction roadmaps for semiconductor capital equipment.
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Capital Equipment Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Global category strategy, executive supplier relationship management, complex multi-year negotiation, total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling, market intelligence, supply base optimization, cross-functional partnership, data-driven decision making
Preferred skills
Semiconductor industry experience, dual-sourcing strategy expertise, mentoring senior staff
Technologies
Etch, Wet Process, CMP, Deposition, Implant, Fab Support, Photo, Metrology
Responsibilities
Own and define global category strategies for capital equipment; Lead market intelligence and supplier landscape mapping; Act as primary commercial lead for strategic suppliers; Lead high-stakes global negotiations on tool pricing and lifecycle costs; Deliver cost and productivity impact across Capex and tool uptime; Partner with Fab Engineering, Operations, and Finance to influence sourcing strategies; Mentor Staff and Senior CSMs on negotiation and market intelligence.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities