Global Procurement Specialist / Strategic Buyer (m/f/d)

TSMC - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited; Dresden; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TSMC - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited in Dresden seeks a Global Procurement Specialist / Strategic Buyer to own the end-to-end sourcing for critical materials for a new European manufacturing site.

The role requires 4+ years in strategic procurement, fluency in English and German, and willingness to undergo 3–6 months of onboarding at TSMC in Taiwan. You will negotiate high-volume contracts and mitigate risks while collaborating with international suppliers.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, IT, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of strategic procurement or supply chain experience in an international industrial setting.
• Negotiation: Proven track record in commercial negotiations, contract management, and supplier evaluation.
• Languages: Proficiency in English (C1) and German (C1).
• Mindset: Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail in contract review, and ability to coordinate multiple projects.
• Onboarding: Willingness to complete 3–6 months training at TSMC Taiwan.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end sourcing process for critical materials.
• Negotiate high-volume global contracts and manage supplier relations.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and build resilient international partnerships.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external suppliers for seamless execution.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Contract negotiation

Supplier evaluation

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

English (C1)

German (C1)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in SCM/related field

Job description

Global Procurement Specialist / Strategic Buyer (m/f/d)

Are you ready to secure the supply chain for Europe’s pioneer semiconductor Greenfield project? As a Global Procurement Specialist / Strategic Buyer, you will take ownership of the commercial end-to-end sourcing process for critical materials supporting our brand-new manufacturing site in Dresden.

You will negotiate high-volume global contracts, mitigate supply chain risks, and build resilient partnerships with key international suppliers. If you thrive at the intersection of business strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and high-tech operations, this role offers you the ultimate platform to make a global impact.

Required:

• 1. Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, IT, or a related field.


• 2. Experience: Minimum of 4 years of strategic procurement or supply chain experience within an international industrial setting.


• 3. Negotiation Skills: Proven track record in commercial negotiations, contract management, and strategic supplier evaluation.


• 4. Languages: Proficiency in English (C1) and German (C1) is required for seamless collaboration with local and global stakeholders.


• 5. Mindset: Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail in contract review, and the ability to coordinate multiple complex projects simultaneously.


• 6. International Onboarding: Willingness to complete an intensive training of 3-6 months at TSMC Taiwan.

Nice to have:

• 1. Industry Knowledge: Prior experience in the semiconductor, chemical, or advanced materials industry.


• 2. Certifications: Professional supply chain or procurement certifications (e.g., APICS CPIM/CSCP, ISM CPSM).


• 3. Global Mindset: Experience in collaborating with Asian business environments; Mandarin language skills are a plus.

Why Join ESMC?

• 1. Help build a completely new semiconductor manufacturing site in Europe.


• 2. Work in a highly international environment with colleagues across the world.


• 3. Shape processes instead of maintaining existing structures.


• 4. Participate in global projects and cross-functional collaboration.