Global Supply Chain Manager - Tooling/MRO

Ichor•Sauk Rapids, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Global Supply Chain Manager - Tooling/MRO will be responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies for MRO, capital equipment (CapEx), precision metal machine tooling, and facilities support services. This role involves leading RFQs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations to optimize cost, lead time, quality, and total cost of ownership. The manager will drive supply base optimization, supplier consolidation, and risk mitigation across global manufacturing sites. They will also implement supply chain improvements to enhance supply continuity and working capital efficiency, and build strategic supplier relationships, driving performance through KPIs and business reviews. This position supports semiconductor manufacturing operations, partnering with engineering, manufacturing, and facilities teams to identify cost reduction and value engineering opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
7–10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain within semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or capital equipment industries
Experience sourcing precision machining industrial tooling, MRO supplies, or manufacturing equipment
Strong background in global supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost analysis
Experience working with ERP and PLM systems (Oracle and Agile preferred)
Proven ability to influence cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams
Ability to travel between 10-25%

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for MRO, capital equipment (CapEx), precision metal machine tooling, and facilities support services supporting semiconductor manufacturing operations.
Lead RFQs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations to optimize cost, lead time, quality, and total cost of ownership.
Drive supply base optimization, supplier consolidation, and risk mitigation across global manufacturing sites by leading cost reduction initiatives using should-cost analysis, total cost modeling, and value engineering.
Implement supply chain improvements such as VMI, Kanban, and demand-driven replenishment programs to improve supply continuity and working capital efficiency.
Build and manage strategic supplier relationships with global suppliers.
Drive supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, business reviews, audits, and improvement plans to ensure quality, delivery, and capacity alignment with semiconductor manufacturing requirements.
Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and facilities teams to identify cost reduction, value engineering, and supplier capability improvements supporting high-mix, low-volume semiconductor equipment manufacturing.
Manage sourcing for industrial MRO supplies, spare parts, cleanroom consumables, facility maintenance services, and manufacturing equipment.
Support capital investment initiatives by sourcing manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and facility infrastructure aligned with project schedules and budgets.