Director, Global Procurement
About The Position
The Director, Global Procurement is responsible for leading the strategic direction, governance, and execution of all procurement activities across a global semiconductor manufacturing organization. This role oversees global sourcing, supplier management, contract strategy, and cost optimization initiatives to ensure a resilient, cost-effective, and high-performing supply base supporting complex manufacturing operations. This position operates at the enterprise level, establishing procurement strategy, driving cross-functional alignment, and influencing executive decisions related to supply chain risk, supplier partnerships, and long-term capacity planning.
Requirements
- Minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience in leadership roles, with a Bachelor’s degree; or 10 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 8 years experience; or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
- Define and execute enterprise-wide procurement and sourcing strategies aligned with business growth, technology roadmaps, and operational priorities.
- Lead global category management across direct materials, capital equipment, and indirect spend.
- Establish governance, policies, and standardized procurement processes across regions and sites.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on supply chain risks, cost drivers, and market dynamics.
- Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships, including executive-level engagement and long-term partnership agreements.
- Lead supplier segmentation, performance management, and risk mitigation strategies across a global supply network.
- Ensure supply continuity for critical semiconductor components, capital equipment, and precision materials.
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to ensure supplier capability, qualification, and performance.
- Drive cost reduction, total cost of ownership (TCO), and working capital optimization initiatives.
- Lead contract negotiations for high-value, long-term supplier agreements.
- Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor supplier performance, cost savings, and procurement efficiency.
- Implement best practices in strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement analytics.
- Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Planning to align procurement with product roadmaps and capacity requirements.
- Support new product introduction (NPI), site expansions, and technology transfers through early supplier engagement.
- Influence capital planning decisions related to equipment sourcing and supplier availability.
- Ensure alignment with global compliance, ESG, and regulatory requirements.
- Build and lead a global procurement organization, including category leaders and regional teams.
- Drive talent development, succession planning, and capability building in strategic sourcing and supplier management.
- Establish a high-performance culture focused on accountability, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
