About the job
As a Global Sourcing Manager, you will be a member of a highly engaged global procurement team. You will drive the sourcing strategy for new key technologies, working alongside senior stakeholders in research & development and business units.
What you will do
New Product Introduction (NPI) - Bill of Materials (BOM)
1. Report to project team (both sourcing team and key stakeholders): marketing & benchmarking data on Front End Manufacturing BOM related technologies (Silicon Carbide, Gallium Nitride and other new product fields) based on key suppliers, market shares, technology capabilities and price trends
2. Develop robust sourcing strategies (multiple supplier chain for risk and cost management, short and long term management) and manage stakeholders and project team to align on and push forward these sourcing strategies
3. Develop Material flows and Supply Chains to ensure a Continuous Improvement philosophy is adopted
4. Secure Long-Term agreements (LTAs) with Supplier partners, and nurture supplier relationships whilst making sure a fully aligned Supplier Development Plan is actively delivered
5. Scout and purchase BOM samples for R&D sample building up or technical studies
6. Collaborate closely with the commodities team
7. Comply with policies and processes and contribute to our Continuous Improvement philosophy
8. Other related activities for BOM
NPI – Research & Development (R&D) contracts
9. Collaborate with stakeholders to perform market analysis (engineering markets, cost levels for material-based contracts, etc.)
10. Scout and purchase R&D contracts (Design Outsourcing Contracts, Joint Development Contracts with universities or other technical institutions, etc.)
NPI – Equipment Parts Service (EPS) for Front End (FE) Manufacturing
11. Scout and purchase of EPS
12. Focus on new equipment and spare parts for front-end manufacturing
13. Perform market analysis, ensure multiple supplier chain for risk and cost management, perform commercial comparison, Total cost of Ownership (TCOO) evaluation to select vendors and tools model
NPI - Take a role
14. Act as Project Manager, Sourcing Owner or Project Member. This also involves the opportunity to lead a team in the future
15. Communicate and negotiate in a proactive, independent manner to effectively and thoughtfully manage the best Total cost of Ownership (TCOO)
16. Work closely together with European R&D communities
What you will need
17. University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering or similar
18. Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in a Global Procurement Environment
19. Experience in category management and developing a sourcing strategy from scratch
20. Procurement experience in a tech-based manufacturing environment (Automotive, Semiconductor, etc.)
21. Semiconductor experience and knowledge of Silicon Carbide (SiC) or Gallium Nitride (GaN) technologies is a plus
22. High independent work ethic and the desire to work on greenfield projects
23. Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills and leading by example
24. Strong MS Excel, PowerPoint presentation and data analytics skills
25. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills on an international level
26. Strong ambition and skill to quickly adapt to a global and dynamic working environment
27. Excellent English verbal and written communication skills, Chinese language skills are beneficial
28. Willingness to travel
What we offer
29. Flexible working hours and possibility of overtime reduction to maintain a Work-Life-Balance
30. Unlimited employment contract with a competitive salary and supplementary voluntary employee benefits
31. A wide variety of training courses and career development options
32. Numerous further benefits, such as retirement provisions, travel allowance for the HVV public transport ticket, bike leasing, company events, sports and leisure activities, employee discounts and even more
Please note that the benefits mentioned align with those offered at our Hamburg site and may differ depending on the specific location
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D&I Statement
As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.
In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.