Job Description

Company Overview

A MNC major supplier to the semiconductor industry seeks a Senior Procurement Manager to lead centralized purchasing, drive direct material buying, and manage supplier commitments. The role ensures compliance, optimizes procurement operations, and mitigates supplier risks enterprise-wide.

Job Summary

Lead procurement regional operations by establishing objectives, managing purchasing processes, and driving enterprise initiatives to improve efficiency, compliance, and supplier performance aligned with business priorities.

Responsibilities

Set department objectives, operational policies, work and performance expectations aligned with business priorities
Own and govern the end-to-end purchasing process execution to ensure compliance and effectiveness
Implement enterprise direct material buying and manage supplier commitments to meet operational needs
Lead and manage procurement operations through managers and supervisors, ensuring effective resource deployment and consistent purchasing activity execution
Develop and maintain procurement governance, standard work procedures, escalation processes, and performance management across the organization
Drive enterprise initiatives to enhance procurement execution, supplier performance, operational efficiency, compliance, automation, and data quality
Oversee performance against key procurement metrics (PEAK) and implement improvement strategies to achieve service, cost, quality, and inventory objectives
Maintain master data accuracy across materials, suppliers, and pricing to support procurement decisions
Advise senior leaders on supplier risk, capacity constraints, continuity concerns, operational readiness, and procurement execution strategies to mitigate risks
Drive talent development, succession planning, capability building, and leadership development for within the team
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Engineering, and Procurement leadership to achieve business results and objectives

Preferred competencies and qualifications

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of increasing managerial experience
Possesses leadership experience within procurement, purchasing, supply chain, operations, or manufacturing organizations
Proven success leading multiple teams, disciplines, or organizational functions through subordinate leaders
Experience establishing operational objectives, governance structures, performance management systems, and continuous improvement programs
Strong financial, analytical, and business acumen with experience managing budgets, resources, and operational tradeoffs
Ability to influence senior leaders and drive results across multiple functional areas
Excellent communication, organizational leadership, and change-management skills

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