Senior Manager Sourcing - Semiconductor Materialsmiconductor

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
 

Location:

The Senior Sourcing Manager - Semiconductor Materials position is located in Allentown, PA and is a hybrid arrangement (3 days on-site and 2 days remote).  Approximately 25% domestic and international travel are required to meet business needs.

Your Role:

The Senior Sourcing Manager for Semiconductor Materials will play a critical role in developing, negotiating, and managing supply arrangements that provide a competitive edge. This position focuses on cost savings and supply security while identifying new sourcing opportunities from non-traditional suppliers globally across various business units. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong teamwork, effective communication, and the ability to influence without direct authority. Self-motivation, prioritization, and initiative are essential, along with excellent organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, negotiation expertise, and conflict resolution abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of global sourcing strategies for semiconductor materials, negotiating contracts and sourcing solutions across diverse supplier and production locations.
• Leverage AI and modern digital tools to enhance sourcing strategies, streamline procurement processes, and drive data-driven decision-making, ensuring efficiency and innovation in supplier management and contract negotiations.
• Cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the materials and categories supported, including supply, process, and value chains, to formulate high-level strategies.
• Monitor global market conditions and business drivers to enhance leverage and mitigate risks.
• Challenge conventional approaches to create innovative and cost-effective sourcing options that deliver a competitive advantage.
• Address sourcing complexities arising from market fluctuations and energy conditions affecting raw material prices.
• Guide regional and global supply strategies, collaborating with multifunctional teams in manufacturing, technology, and supply chain.
• Evaluate technical specifications and business inputs, especially when purchasing options are limited.
• Build and manage key supplier relationships within the Semiconductor Materials industry to align with business objectives.
• Identify sourcing opportunities to support R&D initiatives across business platforms.
• Oversee supplier performance and maintain effective communication within the supplier's organization.
• Contract Size: Up to $80MM

Who you are:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, business management, or a related field, or equivalent experience (typically >8 years).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in sales, purchasing, or a commercially-oriented role involving complex negotiations and global strategy development.
• Willingness to travel internationally and domestically (25%).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the semiconductor market.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships, establishing credibility and trust with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Demonstrated success in previous procurement and/or sales roles.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
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