Strategic Procurement Lead - Semiconductor Equipment

ams-OSRAM AG; Premstätten; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ams-OSRAM AG in Premstätten, Austria seeks a Category Expert for Procurement Equipment and MRO to develop sourcing strategies for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, spare parts, and services. You will align suppliers with technology roadmaps and collaborate with R&D and Operations to drive innovation.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree or equivalent, several years in technical procurement in the semiconductor sector, and strong SAP/Ariba and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience in technical procurement, category management and/or sales within the semiconductor industry.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes combined with a solid technical understanding.
• Strong results orientation with target costs, target schedules, and defined quality standards for all procured equipment and materials.
• Proficiency in SAP and Ariba, plus Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, spare parts, and services
• Align suppliers with future technology objectives and drive innovation through early collaboration with R&D and Operations
• Analyze cost structures and implement cost reduction initiatives through strategic negotiations, while optimizing the supply chain to improve the availability of equipment, spare parts, and services
• Collaborate within cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards, mitigate risks, and effectively manage issues
• Conduct market analyses to enable advantageous deals and partnerships that align procurement activities with business objectives and technology roadmaps
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies, while continuously improving procurement processes and tools to increase efficiency and the overall value contribution of the procurement function
• Establish supplier performance metrics and further develop the respective category to support future investments

Skills

SAP

Ariba

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Communication

German

English

Education

Master's degree or equivalent (Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Eng, Business Admin)

Job description

ams-OSRAM AG in Premstätten, Austria seeks a Category Expert for Procurement Equipment and MRO to develop sourcing strategies for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, spare parts, and services. You will align suppliers with technology roadmaps and collaborate with R&D and Operations to drive innovation.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree or equivalent, several years in technical procurement in the semiconductor sector, and strong SAP/Ariba and MS Office skills.