US Tool Install and Construction Category Lead
About The Position
The US Tool Install and Construction Category Lead supports design, construction, and tool-install activities at Fab 8 in Malta, New York, and Fab 9 in Burlington, Vermont. The role may be based at either Northeast U.S. site and works with management, trades, Finance, and Legal to maintain supplier relationships, support cost-effective procurement decisions, and contribute to business-plan objectives. The Category Lead coordinates assigned sourcing activities with guidance from experienced procurement team members and management. The role supports U.S. tool-install and construction category activities for current and planned capacity-ramp expansions, procurement strategy execution, project planning, supplier development, negotiations, sourcing projects, and contract execution. It uses procurement systems and project-management tools to process approvals, Purchase Order releases, change requests, and invoice reviews. The position also analyzes suppliers and markets, tracks commitments and cost-saving actions, and maintains procurement documentation and systems. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline, and at least one year of experience in procurement, construction project coordination, or a related area. Relevant internship or co-op experience may count toward this requirement. The expected salary range is $88,000 to $154,000; the exact salary depends on qualifications, experience, and location.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- At least one year of experience in procurement, construction project coordination, or a related area; relevant internship or co-op experience may count toward this requirement.
- Basic understanding of sourcing concepts, principles, and practices, with willingness to develop these skills.
- Ability to organize and support multiple assignments and project deadlines.
- Basic familiarity with standard procurement practices and contracts, and interest in developing negotiation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional project teams and with suppliers, subcontractors, clients, and project stakeholders.
- Good organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with aptitude for learning technical project requirements.
- Ability to follow established procurement strategies, policies, procedures, and systems and contribute to cost-reduction initiatives.
- Ability to manage priorities, communicate concerns, and seek guidance during contract discussions or tight project deadlines.
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with willingness to learn and follow through on commitments.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to semiconductor construction or tool-installation and hook-up procurement through employment, internships, or project assignments.
- Exposure to engineering or construction projects, including project coordination, design-build or other project-delivery processes, and supplier interactions.
- Basic familiarity with design and construction terminology, industry practices, and technology.
- Familiarity with AIA or Consensus Docs standard contracts.
- Experience contributing to project deliverables or process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate assigned U.S. tool-install and construction category activities supporting current and planned capacity-ramp expansions.
- Support execution of the U.S. procurement strategy and coordinate assigned project-procurement activities supporting program planning and execution.
- Serve as a day-to-day contact for assigned suppliers and support supplier development, cooperation, and partnership.
- Support assigned regional negotiations and coordinate contract execution with guidance from management and Legal.
- Perform benchmarking, spend analysis, and commodity analysis; help identify cost-saving opportunities and track agreed actions for internal customers.
- Assist in identifying and evaluating qualified contractors and subcontractor candidates.
- Coordinate assigned sourcing projects, including Requests for Proposals, bid preparation, proposal comparisons, and supplier-selection support, with guidance from experienced team members.
- Use SAP/Ariba and iCertis to execute approvals and Purchase Order releases.
- Use PM Web to review and approve change requests and invoice reviews.
- Support supplier-sourcing strategies that promote quality, on-time delivery, and cost competitiveness.
- Partner with internal business clients and team members to define scope, schedule, and budget.
- Monitor market conditions, including resource availability and costs, and pricing trends for materials, equipment, and services.
- Maintain procurement documents and systems and assist with procedure updates to reflect project requirements and market developments.
- Prepare proposal comparisons, procurement updates, and supporting analyses to inform decisions, track supplier commitments, and support project scope, budgets, and goals.
- Perform activities safely and responsibly and support applicable Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
- Protect confidential information and comply with applicable sourcing, contracting, financial-control, and records-retention requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
