Supplier Account Manager - Chemical Delivery (CD)
Core
Managing strategic relationships with Chemical Delivery (CD) suppliers to ensure cost, quality, and delivery performance for semiconductor and display manufacturing equipment.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager (chemical delivery commodities)
Builds
Supply chain resilience and cost-optimized sourcing for CD equipment components (valves, tubing, manifolds, etc.)
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Chemical Delivery / Strategic Sourcing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, contract management, supply chain risk mitigation, commodity strategy, supplier qualification, cost analysis, market trend analysis, technical drawing interpretation, global logistics knowledge
Preferred skills
SAP Ariba proficiency, Power BI, start-up supply chain ecosystem experience
Technologies
SAP, Ariba, Power BI, Excel
Responsibilities
Develop and execute commodity strategies for CD components; Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned CD suppliers; Measure & track Supplier KPIs covering cost, quality, Delivery and Lead time; Identify alternate sources to mitigate supply risk; Partner with stakeholders to oversee supplier qualification processes; Negotiate commercial terms and contracts; Collaborate with engineering teams to qualify new suppliers; Act as the final escalation point for supplier issues; Evaluate cost structures and identify opportunities for cost reduction; Analyze market trends and supplier benchmarks; Engage in new supplier introduction or disengagement; Support resolution to systemic supply chain issues.