Procurement Manager
Core
Drive cost reduction, supplier selection, and contract negotiation for electronic components to support the industrialization and production of atomic clock products.
Role type
Procurement Manager
Builds
Atomic clock products
Domain
Telecom/Networking / Electronic components / IC industry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
cost reduction, price and contract negotiation, supplier selection, commodity strategy definition, Volume Purchase Agreement negotiation, logistics optimization, supplier relationship management, market trend scouting, early warning system implementation, component rationalization, design-to-cost collaboration
Preferred skills
analytical skills, communication skills, negotiation skills
Technologies
FPGAs, ASSP, CPLDs
Responsibilities
Drive cost reduction, price, and contract negotiation for electronic components; Define commodity strategies and preferred suppliers; Negotiate Volume Purchase Agreements and long-term price books; Manage logistics and quality terms; Build relationships with key supplier decision-makers; Scout market and supplier trends; Install early warning systems for material shortages; Collaborate with global R&D sites; Support Product Line Management in cost reduction initiatives; Manage escalations regarding material shortages.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC