SR PRINCIPAL GSM, FE PRO GLOBAL CAPITAL
Core
Lead strategic supplier and category management for global capital equipment to support technology development and manufacturing roadmaps.
Role type
Senior IC Principal Buyer (Capital Equipment)
Builds
Strategic sourcing strategies, long-term supply assurance, and supplier innovation for semiconductor manufacturing.
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Capital Equipment Procurement
Required skills
Strategic category management, complex commercial negotiations, supplier segmentation and governance, should-cost methodologies, market intelligence, AI-enabled sourcing tools, predictive analytics, executive relationship management, capacity planning, Total Delivered Cost Improvement (TDCI)
Preferred skills
Semiconductor capital equipment experience, advanced node program support, supplier cost structure knowledge, global sourcing strategy leadership
Technologies
AI-powered tools, predictive analytics, automation, business intelligence tools
Responsibilities
Develop and implement global category strategies for assigned capital equipment suppliers; Lead complex commercial negotiations including pricing and technology development agreements; Build executive-level relationships with strategic suppliers; Drive supplier performance improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and innovation; Employ AI-enabled solutions to identify cost optimization opportunities and supply chain risks.
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & hands-on execution
