Senior Manager Sourcing - Semiconductor Materials (Hybrid)
Millipore Corporation

Work Location: Chandler, Arizona
Shift:
Department: EL-BP-PDA Specialty Gases Sourcing
Recruiter: Laura Dockery

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Location:

The Senior Sourcing Manager - Semiconductor Materials position is located in Chandler, AZ and is a hybrid arrangement (3 days on-site and 2 days remote). Approximately 25% domestic and international travel are required to meet business needs.

Your Role:

The Senior Sourcing Manager for Semiconductor Materials will play a critical role in developing, negotiating, and managing supply arrangements that provide a competitive edge. This position focuses on cost savings and supply security while identifying new sourcing opportunities from non-traditional suppliers globally across various business units. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong teamwork, effective communication, and the ability to influence without direct authority. Self-motivation, prioritization, and initiative are essential, along with excellent organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, negotiation expertise, and conflict resolution abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of global sourcing strategies for semiconductor materials, negotiating contracts and sourcing solutions across diverse supplier and production locations.
• Leverage AI and modern digital tools to enhance sourcing strategies, streamline procurement processes, and drive data-driven decision-making, ensuring efficiency and innovation in supplier management and contract negotiations.
• Cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the materials and categories supported, including supply, process, and value chains, to formulate high-level strategies.
• Monitor global market conditions and business drivers to enhance leverage and mitigate risks.
• Challenge conventional approaches to create innovative and cost-effective sourcing options that deliver a competitive advantage.
• Address sourcing complexities arising from market fluctuations and energy conditions affecting raw material prices.
• Guide regional and global supply strategies, collaborating with multifunctional teams in manufacturing, technology, and supply chain.
• Evaluate technical specifications and business inputs, especially when purchasing options are limited.
• Build and manage key supplier relationships within the Semiconductor Materials industry to align with business objectives.
• Identify sourcing opportunities to support R&D initiatives across business platforms.
• Oversee supplier performance and maintain effective communication within the supplier's organization.
• Contract Size: Up to $80MM

Who you are:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, business management, or a related field, or equivalent experience (typically >8 years).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in sales, purchasing, or a commercially-oriented role involving complex negotiations and global strategy development.
• Willingness to travel internationally and domestically (25%).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the semiconductor market.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships, establishing credibility and trust with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Demonstrated success in previous procurement and/or sales roles.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

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