Sr Manager, Indirect Procurement

About the Role

The Sr Manager, Indirect Procurement is responsible for leading procurement execution and supplier management for non-BOM materials, service contracts, and supporting services for semiconductor and probe card manufacturing operations. This role works in conjunction with sourcing professionals and/or category owners, executing procurement strategies, managing supplier performance, and driving purchasing agreements to align with ramp and volume availability, as well as supporting cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Category Procurement & Execution:
  • Execute procurement strategies for assigned categories (e.g., indirect spend, facilities, construction, IT, manufacturing supplies, and spare parts).
  • Lead material and commodity qualification and bidding events in collaboration with Engineering to establish adequate supply, competitive pricing, and capable suppliers and materials.
  • Support contract negotiation, pricing alignment, and commercial terms execution in conjunction with sourcing, operations, and direct material procurement.
  • Identify and implement cost savings and value engineering opportunities aligned with total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Supplier & Supply Chain Management:
  • Develop and manage supplier relationships within assigned categories, including strategic and high-risk suppliers.
  • Monitor supplier performance (delivery, quality, cost) and drive corrective actions as needed in collaboration with sourcing and operations.
  • Support supplier segmentation and risk mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity.
  • Partner with Quality and Engineering on supplier qualification, capability validation, and issue resolution.
• Semiconductor / Probe Card Manufacturing Support:
  • Align sourcing execution with probe card and systems manufacturing requirements across wafer fab, MEMS processing, assembly, and test.
  • Ensure availability of support materials such as chem and gas, targets, reticles, and process supplies.
  • Support manufacturing operations with adequate supply and availability of services and materials for any volume or ramp plan.
  • Coordinate with planning and operations to prevent shortages and mitigate supply disruptions.
• Cost, Performance & Operational Excellence:
  • Drive cost reduction, supplier performance improvements, and working capital optimization within assigned categories.
  • Track and report procurement KPIs (cost savings, supplier performance, supply continuity metrics).
  • Support implementation of procurement best practices, analytics, and process improvements.
  • Utilize ERP/MRP systems and data analysis tools to inform sourcing decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Finance, and Logistics to align sourcing with production and business needs.
  • Support NPI, capacity expansion, and supply readiness initiatives.
  • Provide input on supplier risks, cost drivers, and market dynamics affecting assigned categories.
• People Leadership & Team Development:
  • Lead and develop a team of buyers, procurement specialists, or category managers.
  • Establish performance expectations and provide feedback for cross-functional team members.
  • Build team capability in procurement, negotiation, supplier management, and analytics.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Experience in semiconductor, probe card, MEMS, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement, supplier management, and cost optimization.
• Prior experience leading projects, categories, or small teams; people management experience preferred.
• APICS / ISM certification (CPSM, CPIM) is a plus.
• Experience with global suppliers and multi-site manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with semiconductor materials, precision machining, and capital equipment sourcing.

Skills

• Category Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Contract Negotiations
• Cost Optimization
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Data Analysis
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Probe Cards
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Procurement
• Supplier Performance Management (PM)
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Supplier Risk Management
• Supply Planning
• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Education & Experience

Minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years of experience; or equivalent work experience.

Benefits

Benefits offered for this role include medical, dental, vision, EAP, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending and savings accounts, 401(k), ESPP, and paid time off.

The regular hours for this position are day shift.