Procurement Manager

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials U.S.A., Inc.; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. in North Kingstown, RI seeks a Procurement Manager to own strategic and tactical sourcing for Photopolymer raw materials.

You will manage key supplier relationships, lead complex negotiations, and drive cost-reduction programs while coordinating with Quality, Engineering, and Operations. The role requires 7–10+ years in procurement for chemicals/electronic materials, strong SAP/Ariba experience, and the ability to operate as the site senior procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field strongly preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive procurement experience in chemicals, electronic materials, semiconductor, or related industries.
• Experience leading complex supplier negotiations and managing single/sole-source relationships.

Responsibilities

• Own strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management for Photopolymer raw materials across FEUS sites.
• Identify and qualify external manufacturing partners for specialized chemistries; collaborate with Raw Material Engineering and Quality.
• Lead supplier negotiations for pricing, capacity, and cost-reduction programs; document savings per governance procedures.
• Manage international supplier relationships, consignment programs, and coordination with global procurement teams.
• Serve as senior procurement presence at the North Kingstown site and coordinate with Operational Procurement for transactional activities.
• Represent Procurement in Photopolymer SBU meetings and site PCN and supplier specification alignment meetings.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Negotiations

Cross‑functional collaboration

Executive reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Advanced degree or CPSM/CPM a plus

Tools

SAP

Ariba

ERP systems

Job description

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc, is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe. We have an exciting opportunity at our North Kingstown, RI facility for a Procurement Manager.

The Role

The Procurement Manager owns strategic and tactical procurement for our Photopolymer business and serves as the senior procurement presence at the North Kingstown, RI site. The role manages critical raw material supplier relationships — including contract manufacturers, specialty chemical producers, and international suppliers in Japan and Asia — and leads supplier negotiations, cost management, supply‑continuity planning, and new‑material sourcing in close partnership with the Photopolymer SBU, Raw Material Engineering, Quality, and site Operations. A core focus of this role is identifying, qualifying, and managing custom‑synthesis and contract manufacturing partners worldwide, particularly in Japan and Asia, capable of producing highly specialized chemistries that support revenue‑critical product lines. These materials range from low‑volume specialty chemistries to multi‑million‑dollar supply agreements, and in every case their importance to the business far exceeds the purchase value alone — success in this role is measured by supply security and value delivered to revenue‑critical product lines. This role is the senior procurement presence for the North Kingstown site, representing Procurement in site leadership forums, product change notification (PCN) reviews, and supplier quality processes; transactional execution, services/blanket administration, and procurement master data are owned by the Operational Procurement organization, with which this role partners. This is a key‑person role: the incumbent is the primary procurement interface for several single- and sole‑source supply relationships that directly support revenue‑critical product lines.

This is a 100% on-site position. We believe the greatest value of this role comes from daily collaboration with internal stakeholders, enabling stronger partnerships and more effective support of business operations.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A. fuels innovation in the semiconductor industry—where chemistry meets technology. Our advanced materials and formulations enable manufacturers to build the microchips that power Artificial Intelligence, computers, electric vehicles, smartphones, and more. We’re a global business‑to‑business supplier of chemical formulations and advanced materials used for manufacturing and packaging semiconductors. Our chemical formulations allow top manufacturers to produce microchips that both power and connect our digital world. Think you’ve got what it takes to build a more connected world? Then connect with us today and challenge the boundaries of what’s possible—for the world and your future. We have six U.S. manufacturing and Research & Development facilities, located in: Mesa, Arizona; Castroville, California; Hollister, California; Carrollton, Texas; and North Kingstown, Rhode Island—each offering unique local experiences, from vibrant cultural scenes to historic charm. Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Own strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management for Photopolymer raw materials across FEUS sites, including commercial supplier reviews and performance management in partnership with Supplier Quality Engineering.
• Identify and qualify custom-synthesis and external manufacturing partners capable of producing highly specialized chemistries, in partnership with Raw Material Engineering and Quality.
• Lead supplier negotiations for pricing, agreements, capacity, and cost-reduction/cost-avoidance programs; document savings per the FEUS Procurement Value governance procedure.
• Manage international supplier relationships and consignment programs (including Japan-based toll manufacturers and trading companies), coordinating with global affiliate procurement teams.
• Manage distribution chemistry procurement and third-party inventory programs, including monthly consignment reconciliation and third‑party inventory reviews.
• Serve as senior procurement presence for the North Kingstown site: site leadership forums, escalation point for raw‑material issues, and intracompany (affiliate) purchase coordination; partner with Operational Procurement, which owns site transactional execution and services/blanket administration.
• Represent Procurement in Photopolymer SBU meetings, Process Engineering and site PCN meetings, raw material specification alignment, and weekly legal/contract review coordination.
• Partner with Quality and SQE on supplier corrective actions, qualification of alternate sources, and supply‑risk mitigation for single/sole‑source materials.
• Support new product introduction and material scale‑up programs with external development and toll‑manufacturing partners, aligning supplier capacity with FEUS demand plans.
• Ensure category agreements and pricing are accurately reflected in ERP in partnership with Operational Procurement, which owns master‑data and source‑list execution.
• Provide procurement reporting (KPIs, spend, PPV/savings) and elevate supply, cost, and contract risks to the Sr. Director, Procurement with recommended actions.

R EQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field strongly preferred. Advanced degree or CPSM/CPM a plus. Technical professionals (chemists, engineers, scientists) transitioning into commercial or sourcing roles are encouraged to apply.
• 7–10+ years of progressive procurement experience required, including direct materials in chemicals, electronic materials, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or comparable specification‑driven manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex supplier negotiations and managing strategic, single/sole‑source supplier relationships required.
• Experience identifying and qualifying custom‑synthesis, toll manufacturing, or external manufacturing partners strongly preferred.
• Experience with international suppliers (Japan/Asia preferred), toll/contract manufacturing arrangements, and long‑term supply agreements strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP (ECC and/or S/4) and Ariba preferred; strong analytical and spend‑analysis skills required.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration with Quality, Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Finance; able to operate independently as the senior procurement presence on site.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive‑level reporting and supplier‑facing correspondence.

Additional Requirements

We value a professional, adaptable, and collaborative work environment. The following competencies are essential for success in any role and reflect our commitment to effective teamwork, problem solving, and workplace communication.

• Resilience - Ability to adapt to workplace challenges, maintain professionalism, and manage responsibilities effectively.
• Communication - Capacity to clearly and professionally exchange ideas, interact respectfully with colleagues and customers, and foster positive workplace relationships.
• Reasoning & Decision Making - Ability to analyze information, follow verbal and written instructions, and make logical, sound decisions.
• Comprehension - Capability to understand and complete tasks as assigned and solve problems effectively.
• Organizational Skills - Competence in managing multiple priorities, maintaining accuracy, and staying focused despite potential workplace distractions.

EEO Information

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ADA Information

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