Head of Sourcing NPR Asia

Nexperia; Seremban; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor manufacturer is looking for a Head of Sourcing NPR Asia in Malaysia. This role requires overseeing non-product related purchasing, managing a team of buyers, and leading sourcing strategies in a dynamic environment. Successful candidates will have over 10 years of experience, excellent leadership, and communication skills, and a commercial degree. Join a company dedicated to values of diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in semiconductor or similar industry.
• Proven track record of leadership roles.
• Excellent communication skills across various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all NPR purchases in Malaysia and the Philippines.
• Responsible for managing a team of 8 buyers.
• Lead the capacity extension project in Malaysia.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Solution-oriented mindset

Education

Commercial degree

Job description

Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. A proven global player with an entrepreneurial mentality. At our core is an 13,000+ strong international network with a singular focus. Built on passion and commitment to our work, belief in our goals and a drive to succeed regardless of the challenges we face. We support, reward and challenge individuals equally, in a dynamic and energetic environment.

About The Role

At Nexperia, we build over 100 million essential semiconductors a year. These are part of any application you yourself are surrounded of: cars, mobiles, watches, white goods, mobility solutions – you name it. It is more than likely that anyone of your own gadgets carries a Nexperia chip.

We are headquartered in the Netherlands and have Frontend and Backend production sites across the globe.

Our Procurement is organized in a global matrix. We are an international team equipped with many years of solid industry knowledge and you will find it easy to integrate in our team if you identify yourself with our working principles: take ownership, drive with perseverance, be efficient, and enjoy what you do.

We are searching for a strong leader who will oversee the non-product related purchasing team across our BE facilities in Malaysia and the Philippines, a Head of Sourcing NPR Asia.

What You Will Do

• Accountable for all NPR (non-product related) purchases in Malaysia and the Philippines
• Responsible for a team of :8 buyers across sites
• As the key member of the global procurement management team (PMT) as well as direct bridge between site MT, BGs and procurement
• Play a leading role in our capacity extension project in Malaysia by settling sustainable contracts, building and maintaining long‑term supplier partnerships focusing on the 4‑Buy Principle (Buy Right, Buy Low, Buy Little, Buy On‑Time)
• Manage supplier performance for best‑in‑class Asian supply base
• Managing ramp‑up scenarios and ensuring seamless processes with departments such as supply chain and operations achieving best total cost of ownership for Nexperia
• Take commercial lead for CAPEX installations in close collaboration with HoS Global EPS

What You Will Need

• A commercial degree and >10 years of experience in semiconductor or similar industry
• Proven track record of leadership roles
• Lead by example and are a role model to our procurement team talents, and deliver results through teams
• Excellent communication skills amongst various groups of stakeholders, also across borders (Tier 1+2 sites).
• Proven negotiation and analytical skills.
• Proven track record of international sourcing, ideally within semiconductor or automotive environment.
• Work solution‑oriented complying with agreed processes.
• Capability of thinking out of the box.
• Drive synergy spends together with HoS EU counterpart to consolidate count of suppliers and drive cost‑down on consumables
• Actively involve yourself in system improvement projects

D&I Statement

As an equal‑opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.