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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