Key skills
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
- Identify, assess, and onboard semiconductor suppliers and partners aligned with business and technical objectives.
- Build and maintain collaborative, trust‑based partnerships with semiconductor suppliers, including foundries, OSATs, contract manufacturers, and equipment partners.
- Lead negotiations for complex commercial agreements, including pricing, performance terms, intellectual property protection, capacity commitments, and supply assurances.
- Partner closely with engineering, product, supply chain, and finance teams to align supplier strategies with technical and product requirements.
- Evaluate and address supply‑chain risks related to capacity constraints, geopolitical considerations, lead‑time variability, and supplier dependencies.
- Develop procurement strategies that balance cost effectiveness with quality, reliability, and long‑term supply stability.
- Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of global and Taiwanese semiconductor supplier landscapes, market dynamics, and emerging trends.
- Monitor supplier performance using defined metrics, scorecards, and continuous improvement practices.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience demonstrating relevant capabilities.
- Experience in procurement or supply chain management within the semiconductor or advanced technology industry.
- Experience working with, negotiating, or partnering within the Taiwanese semiconductor ecosystem, including foundries, packaging, and test partners.
- Strong understanding of semiconductor sourcing, fabrication, packaging, and test supply‑chain dynamics.
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain effective supplier partnerships across organizations of varying size and maturity.
- Clear, effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate and influence across internal and external stakeholder groups.
- Typically requires significant professional experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related discipline.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long term/short term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies, including;
- 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
- 11 paid holidays
- Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave