Sr. Specialist Direct Commodity Management

Job Title:

Sr. Specialist Direct Commodity Management

Job Description:

The Role:

Entegris is growing and looking for a strong  Commodity Manager, Direct Commodity Management  to join our Plastic Fabrication Team supporting Direct Procurement. If you are a motivated individual interested in solving complex problems within the semiconductor supply chain, this role may be a fit for you!

What You’ll Do:

- Help shape commodity strategies and drive / execute sourcing decisions in the Plastic Fabrications or Packaging category;

- Lead cost saving efforts within the assigned commodity;

- Enabling continuity of supply

- Become a strong ambassador for the sourcing organization, develop relationships with key Entegris stakeholders, and facilitate engagements that position organization for long term success;

- Develop strong relationships with suppliers’ technical teams to facilitate a deep understanding of the technology roadmaps and capabilities to support Entegris product requirements;

- Assess technology/business gaps in supplier performance and implement appropriate continuous improvement activities;

- Partner with Entegris product development teams to lead the outsource manufacturing sourcing activities that enable business growth;

- Own, negotiate and manage commercial/technical supply chain to support Entegris business needs;

- Negotiate contracts with critical suppliers to provide support to APS and MS divisions.

- Support sourcing, cost saving and supplier development efforts across the BU’s .

What We Seek:

- A team player as well as a self starter

- Leadership and motivation characteristics

- Proficiency in establishing relationships with key business and technology partners to assure alignment and successful outcomes

- Timely identification and efficient execution of key supplier projects and continuous improvement initiatives

- Competency in positioning team to implement a supply base that can fully support the successful launch of new products

- Identification and implementation of new supplier management elements to enhance the Global Procurement organization

- The capacity to leverage key suppliers to support Entegris growth and profitability goals

Requirements:

- BS or MS in engineering, supply chain or related;

- Understand total cost of ownership models;

- A leader with a strong technical background in part fabrication with the ability to effectively motivate teams to achieve collective success;

- An astute capability to recognize the needs and motivations of individuals, and the capability to develop and nurture a wide array of internal and external relationships;

- The capability to quickly understand complex engagements, identify creative business solutions, and drive successful interactions with outside partners;

- A dedicated technology inclination for learning, collaborating, and continuous improvement;

- Demonstrated effective negotiation skills and communication capabilities, and the ability to persuade suppliers to efficiently support the long term, profitable growth of Entegris;

- Strong plastic fabrication fundamentals, with the ability to apply his/her knowledge to current and emerging semiconductor manufacturing needs.

- Professional proficiency in English and Japanese

- Additional professional proficiency in Korean advantageous