Procurement Manager

About Us

Founded in 1988, Marketech International Corp. (MIC) is a global technology and engineering company supporting semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing, cleanroom, and mission-critical facility projects. MIC provides turnkey facility integration solutions, including cleanroom and MEP construction, DI water, gas and chemical supply systems, wastewater treatment, facility monitoring and control systems, installation, and maintenance services. Through Marketech International Corporation USA, we support major semiconductor and industrial projects across the United States.

Job Overview

Marketech International Corporation USA is seeking an experienced and strategic Procurement Manager – Semiconductor Supply Chain Operations to lead procurement, materials planning, supplier management, logistics coordination, and supply chain performance initiatives supporting semiconductor and high-tech project operations.

This role is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end supply chain process, from strategic sourcing and supplier qualification through purchasing, inventory planning, material delivery, and operational execution. The Procurement Manager will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, construction, logistics, finance, project management, and executive leadership to ensure critical materials, equipment, and services are available on time, within budget, and in alignment with project requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong experience managing complex supply chains, leading teams, negotiating with suppliers, improving procurement processes, and supporting high-value technical materials or equipment. Experience in semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, cleanroom construction, industrial equipment, high-tech manufacturing, or mission-critical project environments is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and manage supply chain operations, including procurement, materials planning, supplier management, logistics coordination, inventory control, and delivery execution.
• Develop and execute procurement and supply chain strategies that support company growth, project timelines, operational priorities, and long-term business objectives.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, direction, and performance management for supply chain team members.
• Establish key performance indicators, reporting standards, and operational targets for procurement, supplier performance, inventory accuracy, delivery reliability, and cost management.
• Drive continuous-improvement initiatives that strengthen supply chain performance, process efficiency, supplier relationships, and project material readiness.
• Support workforce planning, workload allocation, training, and capability development within the supply chain function.
• Partner with leadership to identify strategic opportunities, supply chain risks, cost-saving initiatives, and process-improvement priorities.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Oversee sourcing and procurement activities for semiconductor materials, technical equipment, construction materials, components, services, and operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with domestic and international suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, freight providers, and service partners.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, quality performance, lead times, pricing, delivery reliability, financial stability, and technical qualifications.
• Lead supplier negotiations related to pricing, terms, delivery schedules, service levels, quality requirements, and commercial agreements.
• Support supplier qualification, onboarding, performance reviews, corrective-action follow-up, and supplier-development initiatives.
• Identify supplier-related risks, single-source dependencies, long-lead materials, delivery concerns, and potential continuity issues.
• Develop and implement risk-mitigation strategies to improve supply continuity, supplier performance, and material availability.
• Ensure purchasing decisions align with project specifications, quality requirements, cost targets, delivery schedules, and company procurement policies.

Material Planning, Inventory & Delivery Execution

• Manage end-to-end material planning activities, including demand forecasting, purchasing, inventory control, allocation, shipment tracking, delivery coordination, and material-readiness planning.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, construction, project management, warehouse teams, and operations personnel to align material demand with project schedules and field requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels, material consumption, shortages, excess inventory, obsolete materials, long-lead items, and supply risks.
• Optimize inventory levels while balancing project readiness, carrying costs, supply continuity, and operational requirements.
• Improve visibility, traceability, and reporting for critical semiconductor materials, equipment, parts, and project-related inventory.
• Coordinate with logistics teams, freight forwarders, carriers, and suppliers to support reliable inbound and outbound material flow.
• Review material status reports, open purchase orders, supplier commitments, shipment updates, delivery schedules, and inventory reports to identify risks and required actions.
• Support resolution of material shortages, delivery delays, damaged shipments, incorrect orders, supplier issues, and inventory discrepancies.

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

• Analyze procurement, supplier, inventory, logistics, and delivery performance data to identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and process optimization.
• Develop, maintain, and improve standard operating procedures for sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, inventory control, logistics coordination, and material tracking.
• Lead implementation, improvement, and adoption of ERP, WMS, procurement, inventory-management, and supply-chain reporting systems.
• Improve data accuracy, reporting consistency, supplier visibility, purchase-order tracking, and inventory-control processes.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and performance summaries related to purchasing spend, supplier performance, material availability, inventory levels, delivery status, and supply chain risk.
• Support Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous-improvement initiatives to improve operational performance and reduce waste.
• Ensure supply chain processes comply with company policies, financial controls, quality requirements, project standards, and applicable industry expectations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Executive Communication

• Serve as a primary liaison between procurement, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, finance, project teams, warehouse operations, construction teams, and executive leadership.
• Support strategic planning, project execution, budget planning, cost forecasting, and operational decision-making through accurate supply chain data and risk assessments.
• Communicate supply chain performance, supplier risks, material shortages, delivery constraints, cost opportunities, and strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Participate in project meetings, supplier meetings, procurement reviews, operational planning meetings, and executive updates as required.
• Support coordination between internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure procurement activities align with technical specifications, schedules, budgets, and project priorities.
• Maintain a proactive, accountable, and solution-oriented approach while managing complex priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, materials management, logistics operations, sourcing, or related operational functions.
• Proven experience leading supply chain teams, managing suppliers, negotiating commercial terms, and improving procurement or logistics performance.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, strategic sourcing, supplier management, inventory control, material planning, logistics coordination, and supply chain risk management.
• Experience working with ERP systems, purchasing systems, inventory-management platforms, WMS systems, or supply chain management tools.
• Strong analytical, leadership, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, supplier relationships, project deadlines, material risks, and operational requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, logistics, warehouse, finance, construction, project management, and executive teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting semiconductor fabs, cleanroom environments, semiconductor equipment installation, high-value technical materials, industrial construction, or high-tech manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing global suppliers, international purchasing, import/export activities, freight forwarding, customs processes, air freight, or ocean freight.
• Experience with strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, supplier audits, supplier scorecards, and supplier-risk management.
• Experience supporting semiconductor equipment, process tools, cleanroom materials, construction materials, MEP systems, utility systems, or other technical project materials.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or other ERP and procurement-management systems.
• Experience implementing or improving ERP, WMS, inventory-control, procurement, or supply chain reporting systems.
• Experience driving Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting construction, manufacturing, project-based, or multi-site supply chain operations.
• Bilingual English/Mandarin Chinese communication skills are a plus, but not required.

Skills & Competencies

• Procurement leadership and strategic sourcing
• Supplier relationship management and negotiation
• Semiconductor and high-tech supply chain operations
• Material planning, demand forecasting, and inventory optimization
• Supplier qualification, supplier performance management, and risk mitigation
• Purchase-order management and supplier follow-up
• International procurement and global supply chain coordination
• Logistics, freight, shipment, and delivery management
• ERP, WMS, and supply chain management systems
• Inventory control, material traceability, and warehouse coordination
• KPI development, dashboard reporting, and operational analytics
• Cost-reduction strategy and process improvement
• SOP development and operational standardization
• Cross-functional stakeholder communication
• Leadership, mentorship, accountability, and team development
• Problem-solving, decision-making, and escalation management
• Attention to detail, organization, and follow-through

Work Environment

This is a full-time onsite or project-based leadership role supporting semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing, construction, warehouse, and operational environments. Work may include office-based procurement planning, supplier meetings, inventory reviews, logistics coordination, warehouse support, project-status meetings, and executive reporting.

The Procurement Manager must be comfortable managing time-sensitive material requirements, complex supplier relationships, project schedules, and operational risks. The position requires strong collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, logistics, finance, construction, warehouse, and leadership teams in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 100% Paid Benefits for the Employee, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.