Staff Specialist Procurement

Infineon Technologies AG; Kulim; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global semiconductor leader seeks a Procurement Specialist to manage procurement activities across various regions. The role involves strategic supplier negotiation and improving procurement processes while collaborating with technical experts to achieve cost-effective solutions. Ideal candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess significant experience in a high-tech environment. Join us in driving innovation and sustainability as we shape the future of energy and IoT solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a high-tech environment.
• Proactive, positive approach with communication skills.
• Business fluent in English; German is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Strategic supplier selection and negotiation.
• Perform market analysis and share best practices.
• Member of cross-functional teams for cost improvement.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Market analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor / Master degree in Electrical Engineering

Education as industrial technologist

Tools

MS Office

SAP / BW

Job description

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Job Description
In your new role you will:
Companywide procurement of Spare parts, Consumables and Maintenance Services for semiconductor production equipment for all our Frontend-production sites Asia, Europe and USA.In detail the following areas of activity are contained in this position:

• Strategic supplier selection and - improvement
• Negotiation lead for key procurement activities / Cost down initiatives in close cooperation with technical experts and individual site Procurement representatives
• Negotiation of procurement contracts / volume agreements / logistics contracts with key suppliers
• Procurement market analysis and best practice sharing among our manufacturing facilities
• Functional cooperation with the respective buyers at the production sites
• Key member in cross functional teams for cost reduction/product improvement programs
• Activity and result reporting
• Apply state-of-the art negotiation processes and procurement tools(e-auctions, TCO, game theory …)

Your Profile
You are best equipped for this task if you have:

• University / University of applied sciences / University of cooperative education: Bachelor / Master degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or Industrial Engineering required
• Education as industrial technologist desired
• Work experience min. 3 years in a High-Tech capital intensive environment
• Proactive, positive approach with willingness to communicate and bringing people together
• Readiness to travel (max. 2-3 overseas trip p.a.)
• MS Office skills required
• SAP / BW skills required
• English (business fluent), German (beneficial)
• Trustful and accountable personality

#WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization.
As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener.
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