Global Procurement Specialist / Strategic Buyer (m/f/d)

Are you ready to secure the supply chain for Europe’s pioneer semiconductor Greenfield project? As a Global Procurement Specialist / Strategic Buyer, you will take ownership of the commercial end-to-end sourcing process for critical materials supporting our brand-new manufacturing site in Dresden. You will negotiate high-volume global contracts, mitigate supply chain risks, and build resilient partnerships with key international suppliers. If you thrive at the intersection of business strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and high-tech operations, this role offers you the ultimate platform to make a global impact. Job Responsibilities • Strategic Sourcing: Develop, negotiate, and execute end-to-end global sourcing strategies and contracts to ensure a highly resilient, cost-effective supply of critical materials. • Supplier Partnership Management: Build and nurture long-term strategic relationships with a global supplier base to secure high-quality materials and services. • Commercial Negotiation: Lead commercial negotiations, drive total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization, and actively manage commercial risks. • Performance Monitoring: Evaluate and manage supplier performance against key quality, delivery, cost, and risk metrics to ensure full contract compliance. • Risk & Supply Resilience: Proactively identify and resolve supplier-related issues, including delivery disruptions and quality deviations, using data-driven preventive actions. • Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate closely with engineering, fab operations, finance, and HQ procurement teams to align sourcing activities with production budgets and timelines. • Process Excellence: Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement workflows and scale up supply chain operations. • Governance & ESG: Ensure strict compliance with all internal policies, contractual obligations, trade laws, and ESG standards across all purchasing activities. Required Job Qualifications • Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, IT, or a related field. • Experience: Minimum of 4 years of strategic procurement or supply chain experience within an international industrial setting. • Negotiation Skills: Proven track record in commercial negotiations, contract management, and strategic supplier evaluation. • Languages: Proficiency in English (C1) and German (C1) is required for seamless collaboration with local and global stakeholders. • Mindset: Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail in contract review, and the ability to coordinate multiple complex projects simultaneously. • International Onboarding: Willingness to complete an intensive training of 3-6 months at TSMC Taiwan. Nice To Have • Industry Knowledge: Prior experience in the semiconductor, chemical, or advanced materials industry. • Certifications: Professional supply chain or procurement certifications (e.g., APICS CPIM/CSCP, ISM CPSM). • Global Mindset: Experience in collaborating with Asian business environments; Mandarin language skills are a plus. Why Join ESMC? • Help build a completely new semiconductor manufacturing site in Europe. • Work in a highly international environment with colleagues across the world. • Shape processes instead of maintaining existing structures. • Participate in global projects and cross-functional collaboration.