Semiconductor Management Expert

KION Group; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

LuxMed private medical care

MyBenefit Cafeteria platform

4 hours off per year for health check‑

Group Life Insurance

Employee referral program

Professional trainings

Language course subsidies

No dress code

Growth opportunities within the org

Procurement structures in Kraków

Job summary

KION Group's KION Business Services Polska seeks a Semiconductor Management Expert to act as SME across the group, monitoring semiconductor availability, driving proactive actions with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and supporting strategic decision-making. You will own semiconductor management tools, dashboards, and reporting, coordinate R&D lifecycle activities, and develop partnerships to ensure supply continuity.

Fluency in English is required; German/Mandarin are a plus.

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship or degree in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with intelligence gathering and analysis processes and ability to analyze complex data and develop strategies
• Experience in supplier/supply chain risk management, strategic purchasing or in the supply chain of electronic/electrical components
• Experience in the semiconductor industry, automotive industry, or at a supplier of electronic components is preferred
• Strong analytical skills and confidence in PowerPoint, PowerBI as a plus
• Very strong stakeholder management skills
• Strong communication skills and customer-oriented mindset
• Experience in project management, digitalization, and technology implementation is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Fluent English; German and Mandarin are a plus

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess semiconductor availability and supply risks across KION Group
• Own and develop KION’s semiconductor management tools, dashboards, and reporting
• Drive market intelligence, early warning activities, and mitigation plans
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure supply continuity and resilience
• Coordinate R&D and lifecycle management activities related to semiconductor components
• Manage supplier onboarding into KION’s preventive semiconductor management framework
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for semiconductor market developments and trends
• Deliver decision-ready insights and reports for Procurement and senior management
• Develop strategic partnerships across the semiconductor ecosystem
• Support sourcing activities and help resolve critical supply bottlenecks

Skills

Intelligence gathering

Supply chain risk management

Semiconductor industry

PowerBI

PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

Digitalization

Technology implementation

English language

German language

Mandarin language

Education

Completed apprenticeship or degree in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field

Tools

PowerBI

PowerPoint

Job description

KION Business Services Polska is part of the KION Group - a world-leading supplier of forklift trucks, warehouse technology and supply chain solutions. We already employ more than 42,000 people in over 100 countries and are thus significantly driving the future of intralogistics while pursuing a clear sustainability strategy.

For our Procurement organization, we are currently looking for a Semiconductor Management Expert who will act as the subject matter expert for semiconductor-related topics across KION Group as part of Critical Part Management Team. Through close collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will help ensure supply continuity, monitor market developments, and support strategic decision-making.

From geopolitics to operations, supplier risks are evolving fast. At KION, we keep the world moving by building resilient, responsible supply chains. As Semiconductor Management Expert, you will play a key role in monitoring the semiconductor market, ensuring critical component availability, and driving proactive actions together with suppliers and internal stakeholders across KION Group.

Join us in building a resilient semiconductor supply network that keeps our business moving!

We offer:

• Possibility to build Procurement structures in Kraków

• Hybrid work & Flexible Working Hours

• Private medical care in LuxMed Group

• MyBenefit Cafeteria Platform (with Multisport card available)

• 4 hours off work per year for health check-ups (“Dzień na U”)

• Group Life Insurance

• Employee referral program

• Professional trainings in your area of responsibility

• Sharing the costs of foreign language courses

• No dress code

• Possibility of growth inside of an organization

Tasks and Qualifications:

Your Responsibilities:

• Monitor and assess semiconductor availability and supply risks across KION Group

• Own and develop KION’s semiconductor management tools, dashboards, and reporting

• Drive market intelligence, early warning activities, and mitigation plans

• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure supply continuity and resilience

• Coordinate R&D and lifecycle management activities related to semiconductor components

• Manage supplier onboarding into KION’s preventive semiconductor management framework

• Act as Subject Matter Expert for semiconductor market developments and trends

• Deliver decision-ready insights and reports for Procurement and senior management

• Develop strategic partnerships across the semiconductor ecosystem

• Support sourcing activities and help resolve critical supply bottlenecks

Your Skills and Expertise:

• Completed apprenticeship or degree in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field

• Experience with intelligence gathering and analysis processes and ability to analyze complex data and develop strategies

• Experience in supplier/supply chain risk management, strategic purchasing or in the supply chain of electronic/electrical components

• Experience in the semiconductor industry , automotive industry, or at a supplier of electronic components is preferred

• Strong analytical skills and confidence in PowerPoint, PowerBI as a plus

• Very strong stakeholder management skills

• Strong communication skills and customer-oriented mindset

• Experience in project management, digitalization, and technology implementation is a plus

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• Fluent English; German and Mandarin are a plus

If you have any questions - feel free to contact us at [e-mail]