Specialist Procurement

Nexperia; Cabuyao; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexperia in the Philippines is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join a focused procurement team responsible for NPR commodities, sourcing, and supplier management.

You will handle RFQs, supplier selection, negotiations, and data integrity, collaborating across Operations, Engineering, QA, HR, Facilities, and IT to ensure quality and cost savings. Travel as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of procurement experience in semiconductor or related manufacturing.
• Experience with supplier negotiations, cost modeling, purchasing, and contract management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Experience with SAP is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions, including specifications and scope of work, submitted by internal stakeholders.
• Process RFQs and purchase change orders with accredited suppliers.
• Conduct market canvassing to secure best offers and value.
• Gather supplier quotations and facilitate supplier selection per procedures.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to achieve cost savings.
• Identify and develop new suppliers to maintain competitive base.
• Monitor and report procurement KPIs and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, QA, HR, Facilities, and IT to resolve supplier concerns.
• Participate in supplier evaluations, audits, and business reviews.
• Perform self-audits to ensure compliance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier negotiations

Cost modeling

Purchasing

Contract management

MS Office

Analytical skills

Interpersonal relationships

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

About the role

The Procurement Specialist will be part of a focused, high-caliber procurement team responsible for sourcing and purchasing assigned non-product related (NPR) commodities in accordance with ethical standards and business requirements. The role aims to achieve procurement objectives through strategic sourcing, supplier management, cost optimization, and operational excellence.

What you will do

• Review purchase requisitions, including specifications and scope of work, submitted by internal stakeholders.
• Process requests for quotations (RFQs) and purchase change orders with accredited suppliers.
• Conduct market canvassing to ensure the best commercial offers and value for the business.
• Gather supplier quotations and facilitate supplier selection in accordance with established procurement procedures.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve cost savings and cost avoidance targets.
• Identify and develop new suppliers to maintain a competitive supply base.
• Maintain procurement business system data and ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Operations, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Human Resources, Facilities, and IT, to resolve supplier-related concerns.
• Participate in supplier evaluations, qualifications, audits, and business reviews to ensure quality, compliance, and performance standards are met.
• Monitor, consolidate, and report procurement KPIs and performance metrics.
• Perform self-audits to ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.

What you will need

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or any related Engineering discipline.
• At least 5 years of procurement experience in the semiconductor industry or a related manufacturing environment, preferably in technical procurement.
• Proficiency in procurement and purchasing systems; SAP experience is an advantage.
• Strong experience in supplier negotiations, cost modeling, purchasing, and contract management.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and quality assurance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, diligent, efficient, and eager to learn.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Why work for us

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A commitment to workplace safety and employee well-being
• An innovative and dynamic work environment

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.