Sr Procurement Specialist

RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for procuring goods and services, negotiating complex agreements, and coordination of all business-related activities with the suppliers assigned to the Buyer
• Individual needs to possess a high level of understanding of legal requirements involved in the procurement function
• The Probe Card/Equipment buyer also assists the Purchasing Analysts in day-to-day activities and training as needed
• Analyzes purchases to develop strategic and long-term procurement strategies
• Negotiates, writes, and reviews complex contracts up to high dollar levels
• Monitors and manages supplier performance through metrics and business reviews
• Initiates and leads cross functional continuous improvement projects for savings, productivity, and/or systems capability enhancements
• Demonstrates a high level of judgement and business experience
• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors
• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS in Purchasing or Business, or a related degree with 5 years of more equivalent work experience in purchasing and/or sourcing preferred
• Master's degree a plus
• CPM/CPSM certification in good standing through ISM preferred
• Adept at MS Office products and an Enterprise Resource System (SAP preferred)
• Must have good written and oral communication skills
• Strong sourcing and procurement background required
• Experience working with suppliers of Semiconductor Probe and Test Cards/Equipment in support of Operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with V-Look Ups, X-Look Up, Pivot Tables within Microsoft Excel
• CPM/CPSM certification through ISM
• Experience working within SAP
• Experience working with suppliers of semiconductor spare parts, components, or consumables
• Knowledge of procurement laws, regulations, and contractual requirements to ensure compliance in sourcing and purchasing activities