Regional Sourcing Manager - UK, Europe & US

KB Event Services; Bramhall; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in the UK is seeking a Regional Sourcing Manager to lead procurement activities across Facility Management and Non-Product Related categories. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in sourcing, with strong negotiation and supplier management skills. The role offers a competitive salary of £52,000-£75,000+, performance-related bonuses, and extensive health and wellness benefits, making it an attractive position for those looking to progress in the semiconductor industry.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

33 days annual leave

Enhanced parental leave

Employee assistance program

Subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a sourcing role.
• Proven experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe.

Responsibilities

• Driving the facility management procurement strategy.
• Negotiating quotes and contracts with suppliers.
• Managing supplier relationships and overseeing performance reviews.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills in English

Team collaboration

Education

University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or similar

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Nexperia is one of the worlds leaders in essential semiconductors and aspires to become a $10b turnover business by 2030. This ambition can be achieved through our next-generation technologies, ongoing improvement in manufacturing sustainability, state-of-the-art facilities, and, most importantly, investing in our people. We are now hiring a Regional Sourcing Manager (NPR) to join our Global Procurement team with a focus on leading end-to-end deliverables and non-product related activities for sites in the UK, Europe, and the US.

What You Will Do

As a key member of the global procurement team, you will take ownership of sourcing activities across Facility Management (CapEx/OpEx) and Non-Product Related categories for manufacturing sites in the UK and Germany, as well as offices across Europe and the US. This includes all non-product-related procurement to support site-wide facilities management, such as manufacturing upgrades, automation projects, manufacturing waste management, IT infrastructure improvements, and supporting energy hedging strategies.

Responsibilities

• Driving the facility management procurement strategy from sourcing to delivery
• Negotiating quotes and contracts with suppliers to achieve the best value
• Delivering actionable procurement analytics and insights
• Managing supplier relationships and overseeing performance reviews (including SRS ratings and review meetings)
• Leading procurement projects to qualify alternative sources
• Driving benchmarking and cost reduction initiatives
• Coordinating supplier qualification and supporting cross-functional project management

What You Will Need

Essential requirements:

• University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, or similar
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a sourcing role, including focused on Non-product related CapEx and OpEx
• Proven experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Outstanding supplier relationship management skills
• Strong Negotiation, analytical, and communication skills in verbal and written English
• Team builder and player, with a hands-on work ethic
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple activities or projects at one time
• Strong MS Excel, PowerPoint presentation, and data analytical skills
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills on an international level
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe as part of your role

Desired Experience:

• Ability to speak German
• Exposure to the semiconductor industry
• Understanding of a multisite environment
• Team leadership or management

What Your Benefits Will Include

Remuneration & Reward Starting salary of £52,000-75,000+ (Depending on experience), performance-related bonus of up to 24%, excellent contributory pension scheme of up to 9%, recognition rewards scheme, long-term incentives (DOE), income protection, 12 x salary life assurance, and more

Health & Wellbeing 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced parental leave, on-site medical centre, virtual GP, subsidised canteen, employee assistance program, retail and entertainment reductions, and a great variety of sports and social clubs

Professional Development Possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, opportunity to contribute and work with cutting-edge technologies

Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, and paid time off for every employee to support charitable work

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia, with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030

(Please note that the benefits stated above are for hiring based in the UK)