Sr Manager, Indirect Procurement

FormFactor Inc.•Farmers Branch, TX

About The Position

The Sr Manager, Indirect Procurement leads procurement execution and supplier management for non-BOM materials, service contracts, and supporting services for semiconductor and probe card manufacturing operations. Working with sourcing professionals and category owners, this role executes procurement strategies, manages supplier performance, and supports purchasing agreements that align with ramp and volume availability while advancing cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity outcomes. At a global level, the position translates broader procurement strategy into execution plans and contributes input on supplier risks, cost drivers, and short- to mid-term supply planning. The role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Sourcing, Planning, Finance, and Logistics to support supplier capability, material availability, and manufacturing requirements. It leads and develops a team of buyers, procurement specialists, or category managers and promotes accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Regular hours are day shift.

Requirements

At least 10 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree, or 8 years with a master's degree, or 5 years with a Ph.D., or equivalent work experience.
Demonstrated experience in procurement, supplier management, and cost optimization.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline is listed among the preferred qualifications.
Skills in category management, continuous improvement, contract negotiations, cost optimization, cross-functional collaboration, data analysis, NPI, probe cards, semiconductor manufacturing, stakeholder management, strategic procurement, supplier performance management, supplier relationship management, supplier risk management, supply planning, and total cost of ownership.

Nice To Haves

Experience in semiconductor, probe card, MEMS, or advanced manufacturing environments.
Prior experience leading projects, categories, or small teams; people management experience is preferred.
APICS or ISM certification, such as CPSM or CPIM.
Experience with global suppliers and multi-site manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with semiconductor materials, precision machining, and capital equipment sourcing.

Responsibilities

Execute procurement strategies for assigned categories, including indirect spend, facilities, construction, IT, manufacturing supplies, and spare parts.
Lead material and commodity qualification and bidding events with Engineering to establish adequate supply, competitive pricing, and capable suppliers and materials.
Support contract negotiations, pricing alignment, and execution of commercial terms with sourcing, operations, and direct material procurement.
Identify and implement cost savings and value engineering opportunities aligned with total cost of ownership.
Develop and manage supplier relationships, including with strategic and high-risk suppliers.
Monitor supplier delivery, quality, and cost performance, and drive corrective actions with sourcing and operations as needed.
Support supplier segmentation and risk mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity.
Partner with Quality and Engineering on supplier qualification, capability validation, and issue resolution.
Align sourcing execution with probe card and systems manufacturing requirements across wafer fab, MEMS processing, assembly, and test.
Ensure availability of support materials such as chemicals and gases, targets, reticles, and process supplies.
Support manufacturing operations with the supply and availability of services and materials for volume or ramp plans.
Coordinate with Planning and Operations to prevent shortages and mitigate supply disruptions.
Drive cost reduction, supplier performance improvements, and working capital optimization within assigned categories.
Track and report procurement KPIs, including cost savings, supplier performance, and supply continuity metrics.
Support implementation of procurement best practices, analytics, and process improvements.
Use ERP/MRP systems and data analysis tools to inform sourcing decisions.
Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Finance, and Logistics to align sourcing with production and business needs.
Support NPI, capacity expansion, and supply readiness initiatives.
Provide input on supplier risks, cost drivers, and market dynamics affecting assigned categories.
Lead and develop a team of buyers, procurement specialists, or category managers.
Establish performance expectations and provide feedback for cross-functional team members.
Build team capability in procurement, negotiation, supplier management, and analytics.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.