Business Administration, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Contract Manufacturing, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Ecosystems, Finance, Intellectual Property (IP), Manufacturing Engineering, Negotiation Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Pricing, Procurement Management, Procurement Strategy, Purchasing/Procurement, Risk Management, Scorecarding, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Semiconductors, Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Team Player, Technical Strategy, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Relations
Supplier Identification & Qualification: Identify, assess, and onboard semiconductor suppliers and partners aligned with business and technical objectives.
Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain collaborative, trust‑based partnerships with semiconductor suppliers, including foundries, OSATs, contract manufacturers, and equipment partners.
Strategic Contract Negotiations: Lead negotiations for complex commercial agreements, including pricing, performance terms, intellectual property protection, capacity commitments, and supply assurances.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with engineering, product, supply chain, and finance teams to align supplier strategies with technical and product requirements.
Risk Mitigation & Continuity Planning: Evaluate and address supply‑chain risks related to capacity constraints, geopolitical considerations, lead‑time variability, and supplier dependencies.
Cost Optimization & Value Creation: Develop procurement strategies that balance cost effectiveness with quality, reliability, and long‑term supply stability.
Market & Supplier Intelligence: Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of global and Taiwanese semiconductor supplier landscapes, market dynamics, and emerging trends.
Supplier Performance Oversight: 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.