Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management:
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of buyers and procurement specialists, providing coaching, performance feedback, and career development.
Allocate workload, set priorities, and ensure timely completion of procurement activities.
Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and ethical sourcing within the procurement function.
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
Develop and execute global and regional sourcing strategies to support operational and financial objectives.
Lead complex negotiations to secure favorable pricing, terms, quality, and long‑term supply assurance.
Establish supplier scorecards, oversee performance reviews, and implement corrective actions when needed.
Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to support technology, cost, and capacity requirements.
Procurement Operations & Process Improvement
Oversee end‑to‑end procurement processes, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and alignment with internal controls.
Lead initiatives to enhance procurement systems (SAP/MRP), workflows, automation tools, and reporting capabilities.
Develop category playbooks, standardized procedures, and procurement best practices.
Partner with Inventory, Planning, and Operations teams to optimize supply chain performance, VMI, JIT, and risk mitigation strategies.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Corporate Procurement to support new product introduction, cost modeling, budgeting, and contract review.
Support strategic projects, factory readiness efforts, and corporate alignment on global sourcing initiatives.
Participate in cross-functional business reviews and present procurement strategies, supplier KPIs, cost savings, and risk assessments.
Data & Financial Analysis
Conduct market research, cost analysis, and benchmarking to identify opportunities for cost reduction and supply optimization.
Prepare and deliver reports on procurement metrics, compliance, supplier health, and category spending.
Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting related to procurement activities.
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Required Skills & Experience
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, including senior-level buying responsibilities.
2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred (team lead, mentoring, or indirect management acceptable).
Proven success in high-level supplier negotiations and cost-saving initiatives.
Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic problem‑solving skills.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
Proficiency in procurement platforms (SAP, Oracle, Coupa) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of VMI, JIT, supply planning, and global sourcing practices.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
Understanding of contract law and procurement compliance standards.
Travel Requirements
10–30% international travel required for collaboration with corporate procurement teams and key global suppliers.
Must be able to travel overseas without restrictions.
This role requires a ~3 month assignment in Amkor Technology Korea to learn and benchmark procurement strategy and operations.
MUST HAVE SAP HANA
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.