Strategic Buyer
Core
Manage sourcing, negotiations, contracts, deliveries, and strategic supplier performance to obtain best value and define procurement policies.
Role type
Senior strategic buyer / procurement manager
Builds
Agreements and purchasing processes for HR, Finance, Software, and Facilities
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Metrology solutions
Required skills
Sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, RFQ process management, project management, cost analysis, market evaluation, policy definition
Preferred skills
ERP systems, semiconductor/optics/electro-optical industry experience, R&D management
Technologies
ERP systems
Responsibilities
Manage sourcing, negotiations, contracts, deliveries, and strategic suppliers' performance; Define procurement and sourcing policies; Explore cost-effective solutions and identify new business opportunities; Take ownership of agreement editing, execution, and management; Review and approve specifications for issuing bids; Manage integrated project teams; Initiate new operational processes; Participate in strategic cost reduction initiatives; Evaluate markets and sources of supply.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
