The Impact You'll Make
This role requires a blend of engineering knowledge, negotiation skills, and market analysis to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality materials while reducing total costs. He/She will optimize our supply chain, identify reliable suppliers, and drive cost-effective procurement strategies with strong technical background in semiconductor components, manufacturing processes, and supplier relationship management.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Supplier Sourcing & Onboarding
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for IGBT power modules components, with focus on mechanics, e.g. injection molding, stamping and forging
- lead and coordinate for supplier onboarding with cross-function departments, R&D, Quality, Global Category Management and supplier regarding technical, commercial and other relevant topics
2. Cost Optimization
- Analyze BOMs and collaborate with R&D/engineering teams to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Lead RFQ processes, negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms with suppliers
- Monitor market trends to mitigate supply risks
3. Supply Chain Management
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, resolve technical issues, and manage lead times
- Develop contingency plans for critical components
- Implement VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) or JIT (Just-in-Time) strategies where applicable
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Support Quality teams for escalation of supplier-related quality issues
- Partner with R&D to support new product development (NPI) and component lifecycle management
5. Data-Driven Decision Making
- Use ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) to track supplier performance metrics (OTD, PPM, cost variance).
- Benchmark global supplier markets and maintain a competitive supplier database.
What We're Looking For
- Mechanic education background bachelor or higher and work experience
- Strong understanding of supply chain dynamics and global market trends for power modules
- Proficiency in cost modeling, should-cost analysis, and TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) frameworks
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management skills
- Familiarity with compliance requirements (e.g., RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals)
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.