Procurement Lead – Semiconductor, Mechatronics Components

Jobtailor; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Portland, Oregon, is seeking an experienced purchasing leader to independently manage strategic suppliers, lead component and supplier selection for new products, and establish robust supplier relationships that enable reliable, cost-effective sourcing across multiple programs.

You will develop and execute negotiation strategies, develop and update commodity strategy, inform management and purchasing teams about strategy, trends, and risks, and collaborate cross-functionally to

Qualifications

• BS degree in Business, Engineering, Materials Science, Logistics, or related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in contract negotiations and supplier management.
• Experience purchasing technical commodities and implementing best practices.
• Strong organization and project leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize resources to align with goals.
• Excellent written and verbal English, and strong relationship-building.
• Authorized to work in the United States and willing to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage strategic suppliers.
• Lead component and supplier selection for new products.
• Establish business models, maintain contractual requirements, and foster relationships with critical suppliers.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies.
• Develop and update commodity strategy.
• Update and inform management and purchasing teams on strategy, trends, and risks.
• Collaboratively and cross-functionally develop action items and implementation plans.
• Develop updates on critical semiconductors, chips, and mechatronics commodities, including market conditions, industry trends, processes, suppliers, cost drivers, and performance goals.
• Provide strategic leadership and management of suppliers across price/cost, quality, agility and flexibility, technology leadership, and supply security initiatives.
• Assure best cost structure and define cost-reduction initiatives and metrics across design, production, and aftermarket.
• Drive supplier quality initiatives covering initial quality and long-term goals.
• Implement supplier-managed programs and process improvements to ensure material availability and manage inventory levels.
• Select and develop technology-leading suppliers with Engineering.
• Establish action plans to ensure long-term supply security and address potential supply risks.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Supplier Selection

Commodity Mgmt

Purchasing

Logistics

Materials Mgmt

Quality Mgmt

Cost Reduction

Market Analysis

Performance Metrics

Microsoft Office

English Proficiency

Education

BS Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Independently manage strategic suppliers
• Lead component and supplier selection for new products
• Establish business models, maintain contractual requirements, and foster relationships with critical suppliers
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies
• Develop and update commodity strategy
• Update and inform management and purchasing teams on strategy, trends, and risks
• Collaboratively and cross-functionally develop action items and implementation plans
• Develop updates on critical semiconductors, chips, and mechatronics commodities, including market conditions, industry trends, processes, suppliers, cost drivers, and performance goals
• Provide strategic leadership and management of suppliers across price/cost, quality, agility and flexibility, technology leadership, and supply security initiatives
• Assure best cost structure and define cost-reduction initiatives and metrics across design, production, and aftermarket
• Drive supplier quality initiatives covering initial quality and long-term goals
• Implement supplier-managed programs and process improvements to ensure material availability and manage inventory levels
• Select and develop technology-leading suppliers with Engineering
• Establish action plans to ensure long-term supply security and address potential supply risks

Requirements

• BS/BS level degree in Business, Engineering, Materials Science, Logistics, or related technical discipline
• Prefer 5–7 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in contract negotiations and supplier selection/management
• Experience in purchase of technical commodities and implementation of best practices
• Direct experience in Purchasing and Supply
• Previous work experience in commodity management for both build to print (BTP) and OEM commodities, procurement, contracting, materials management, logistics, manufacturing, quality, account management
• Strong organizational and planning skills and ability to lead and manage projects
• Ability to prioritize and allocate resources to align with department and company goals
• Proven track record to deliver results and achieve goals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to create strong working relationships
• Ability to act as an advisor to management and key stakeholders (internal/external) on broad ranging projects
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Fluent in English both written and verbal
• Must be flexible to work extended hours to support business requirements
• An attached resume is required
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in supplier management, contract negotiations, and commodity strategy development, with a strong focus on achieving cost reduction and quality improvement. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure supply security and alignment with business goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supplier Management
• Contract Negotiations
• Commodity Strategy Development
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Contract Negotiation
• Supplier Selection
• Commodity Management
• Purchasing
• Logistics
• Materials Management
• Quality Management
• Cost Reduction Initiatives
• Market Analysis
• Performance Metrics

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Planning Skills
• Communication Skills
• Relationship Building
• Advisory Skills

Industry Keywords

• Semiconductors
• Mechatronics
• Build to Print (BTP)
• OEM Commodities
• Supply Security
• Agility and Flexibility
• Cost Drivers
• Supplier Quality Initiatives
• Process Improvements
• Inventory Management