Senior Procurement Manager
Core
Senior Procurement Manager leading supplier lifecycle, quality engineering, and strategic sourcing for advanced optical materials (precision glass, crystalline substrates) to support photonics and AR ecosystem initiatives.
Role type
Senior Procurement Manager (Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain)
Builds
Supply chain scalability, reliability, and long-term competitiveness for photonics portfolio
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Photonics / Advanced Materials
Required skills
Supplier lifecycle management, Quality engineering (APQP, PPAP, SPC, 8D, FMEA), Strategic sourcing, Category strategy, Supplier development, Supply chain risk management, Contract negotiation, Cost optimization, NPI support
Preferred skills
Experience with optical glass and crystalline materials, Upstream manufacturing processes knowledge, Supplier assessment and audit expertise
Technologies
APQP, PPAP, SPC, 8D, FMEA, RFx, TCO analysis, MSAs, SOWs, NDAs
Responsibilities
Conduct supplier assessments, audits, and qualifications for glass and crystalline materials; Develop and support APQP, PPAP, SPC, control plans, and material-specific quality systems; Establish and lead Specialized Procurement & Supplier Strategy function; Develop suppliers to meet scaling, capability, and technical maturity requirements; Assess supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC