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