Global Head of Sourcing, Formulations

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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.
 

Your Role

Reporting to the Head of Sourcing Electronics, the Global Head of Sourcing, Formulations is a strategic Business Partner for Formulated Materials, Patterning Solutions, and Planarization teams. As such you will build solid relationships with key internal stakeholders across the value chain to fully understand their business strategies, challenges, needs and requirements.  As category lead this position is responsible for the management and strategic sourcing activities related to Patterning and Planarization materials required for our semiconductor facilities.  You will be a key member of the Electronics Procurement Leadership Team and will contribute to the development of the Electronics Procurement Strategy.

Your Responsibilities

• You will lead the EUR 300 million global category spend covering a diverse portfolio of formulated and semiconductor materials.
• You will oversee the global sourcing of chemicals and solvents used in Lithography and Process Materials, across more than 10 operational sites in China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, France, Germany, and the United States.
• You should nurture and strengthen the relationships with our key strategic partners, including tolling partners, to build a competitive advantage and ensure access to innovation.
• You must provide an holistic procurement approach and develop sound commercial strategies for the 1.000 materials across Formulation Materials, Fine Chemicals & Resins, Contract Manufacturing, Planarization Materials and Silica Materials
• You will ensure we allocate spend intentionally and purposefully by developing and orchestrating the ecosystem of more than 400 external partners and suppliers that share our ambition and values around environmental sustainability, human rights and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• You will provide the business with the necessary information to ensure sound procurement strategies and execution plans.
• You must guide and influence regional and global supply strategies in collaboration with multi-functional teams (manufacturing, technology, and supply chain) and coordinate the development and execution of these strategies.
• You should actively manage the overall risk within the category and develop appropriate risk mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• You have a minimum of a BS degree in a relevant discipline.
• You have at least 10 years experience in a global work environment in sourcing, purchasing, sales, or commercially oriented functions, ideally within the semiconductor, display, or chemical industries.
• You have strong knowledge of front-end and back-end semiconductor fabrication processes is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ideally you have a MBA or equivalent higher degree.
• You are a proven strategic thinker with a cost-sensitive approach and a demonstrable capability to manage complex negotiations.
• You have experience dealing with vendors or tollers, within supply chain management.
• You can show a track record of key stakeholder management; building effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. 
• You are proficient in using ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential.
• You have a demonstrable track record in coaching, performance managing and identifying development opportunities for direct reports, ensuring appropriate succession planning and the creation of a strong development culture.

This is a position with global responsibility. The successful candidate could be based in any of the USA, Korea, Taiwan or Japan. 

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!
 
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

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