Senior Purchasing Agent

Fujifilm•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe. We have an exciting opportunity at our Mesa, AZ facility for a Senior Purchasing Agent! The Senior Purchasing Agent is responsible for leading our direct materials procurement activities across assigned categories and suppliers, ensuring alignment with sourcing strategies, cost objectives, and supply continuity requirements. This role owns supplier commercial execution, including pricing accuracy, contract alignment, and performance management, while partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance to drive business outcomes. While this role does not typically execute daily purchase orders, it is accountable for ensuring that all purchasing data (including pricing, payment terms, lead times, and contractual obligations) is accurate, current, and fully reflected in ERP systems. The Senior Purchasing Agent serves as a key commercial and operational leader for assigned suppliers, driving supplier performance, supporting sourcing strategy execution, and proactively identifying opportunities for cost optimization and risk mitigation. FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A. fuels innovation in the semiconductor industry—where chemistry meets technology. Our advanced materials and formulations enable manufacturers to build the microchips that power Artificial Intelligence, computers, electric vehicles, smartphones, and more. We’re a global business-to-business supplier of chemical formulations and advanced materials used for manufacturing and packaging semiconductors. Our chemical formulations allow top manufacturers to produce microchips that both power and connect our digital world. Think you’ve got what it takes to build a more connected world? Then connect with us today and challenge the boundaries of what’s possible—for the world and your future. We have six U.S. manufacturing and Research & Development facilities, located in: Mesa, Arizona; Castroville, California; Hollister, California; Carrollton, Texas; and North Kingstown, Rhode Island—each offering unique local experiences, from vibrant cultural scenes to historic charm. Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field
7+ years of procurement or supply chain experience
Experience in chemicals, semiconductor, or manufacturing environments preferred
Strong commercial and negotiation skills
Experience with SAP and strong Excel/data skills
Ability to influence cross-functionally

Nice To Haves

Direct materials procurement experience
Technical sourcing or supplier qualification experience
Familiarity with quality systems and audits

Responsibilities

Own and maintain accuracy of pricing, payment terms, freight terms, and contract details in SAP
Lead supplier commercial discussions including pricing changes and contract updates
Ensure alignment with sourcing strategies and negotiated agreements
Partner with Finance to ensure cost accuracy and support audits
Own supplier relationships and serve as primary procurement contact
Lead supplier performance reviews and corrective actions
Drive supplier accountability to service, quality, and contract terms
Lead sourcing events including benchmarking and negotiations
Ensure ERP data integrity across purchasing attributes
Validate PO accuracy and escalate discrepancies
Drive process standardization across FEUS sites
Support supplier qualification and audits
Ensure regulatory and quality documentation compliance
Support procurement audit readiness
Lead collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance
Drive resolution of supply and technical issues
Support new product introductions and supplier transitions
Drive cost reduction and avoidance initiatives
Monitor commodity trends
Lead supply risk mitigation strategies