Front End Procurement Supplier Development Manager, Materials
Core
Develop and execute short- and long-range procurement strategies for semiconductor materials to support technology roadmaps and supply chain continuity.
Role type
Senior IC procurement manager (materials sourcing)
Builds
Strategic supplier partnerships and material supply chains for semiconductor manufacturing
Domain
Semiconductor industry / Materials Science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier selection, cost modeling, contract negotiation, supply chain risk assessment, technical roadmap alignment, vendor qualification, market landscape analysis
Preferred skills
Category management, cross-functional collaboration, international site management, data-driven decision making, concept design and presentation
Technologies
Semiconductor process development tools, should-cost modeling software, supply chain management systems
Responsibilities
Facilitate technical collaboration and co-development activities with suppliers; Source and select suppliers meeting technical and cost requirements; Partner in negotiation processes to enable future material cost structure; Build and maintain strong supplier and business relationships; Lead the organization through the alternate sourcing decision process
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC