Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
Develop and execute sourcing strategies
Identify, evaluate, and onboard global suppliers
Lead RFQs/RFPs, supplier negotiations, and contract finalization
Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and technology advancements
Supplier Management & Qualification
Establish vendor qualification processes in collaboration with quality and engineering teams.
Drive supplier performance metrics (cost, quality, delivery, and technology roadmap alignment).
Conduct supplier audits and ensure adherence to semiconductor industry standards.
Technical Collaboration
Work closely with process engineers and R&D; teams on material specifications, including:
Evaluate and qualify current materials and second-source suppliers.
Supply Chain & Risk Management
Ensure continuity of supply for critical materials and manage supply disruptions.
Develop dual-sourcing strategies and buffer plans for high-risk items.
Analyse supply-demand dynamics and maintain optimal inventory levels.
Collaborate with planning teams to ensure alignment with production schedules.
Cost Optimization
Drive cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, volume leverage, and process optimization.
Conduct should-cost analysis
Track cost trends and identify prospects for savings.
Common across Material all commodities (Must-have)
Specific for Gases
(Must-have)
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
Cross-functional collaboration
Supplier relationship management
Communication and negotiation excellence
Adaptability in fast-paced semiconductor environments
Basic understanding of categories like speciality vs. Bulk gases and its purity, stability and shelf-life
Technical understanding of gas ancillaries such as hookup, cabinet fittings, transport types.
Understands SEMI Grade Gases ecosystem to establish supplier roadmaps
Bachelors or masters degree in chemical engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Supply Chain, or related field.
Preferred candidate profile
professionals within 5 years of experience ready to re-locate to Dholera/Ahmadabad
Semiconductor experience ‘Good to have’. Supply-chain experience is ‘Must have’ in some form (ex: Planning & analysis roles; Procurement strategy roles; Technical SCM roles etc.)