The Opportunity This role will own key elements of the semiconductor and electronics supply base, develop commodity strategy at both the regional and global level, and manage relationships with strategic U.S. suppliers. This is a strong fit for a purchasing professional who understands semiconductors, electronics or electronic components and has experience leading supplier strategy and complex negotiations. What You'll Own
Develop and execute global and regional commodity strategies.
Manage the supplier panel and establish supplier convergence roadmaps.
Lead global supplier scouting and integration activities.
Own relationships with strategic U.S. suppliers across electronics commodities.
Negotiate and implement supplier framework agreements.
Establish mid- and long-term Supplier Relationship Management objectives.
Lead negotiations with key suppliers.
Consolidate regional budget and strategic planning inputs.
Challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to improve commodity performance.
Partner with Purchasing Division leadership to align commodity performance with purchasing budgets.
Validate supplier selections in partnership with Program Purchasing leadership.
Participate in sourcing nomination decisions for strategic programs.
Ensure sourcing decisions align with Business Group and Group commodity strategies.
What You'll Bring Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, business or a related discipline.
8+ years of purchasing experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Previous commodity buying or commodity management experience.
Direct experience purchasing or managing semiconductors, electronics, electronic components or closely related electronic commodities.
Experience developing and executing commodity or supplier strategies.
Preferred
Automotive industry experience.
Professional purchasing qualification.
Experience working with international teams and suppliers.
