Senior Purchasing Commercial BuyerHC

Industry Focus: Semiconductor / Electronics

Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Commercial & Project Buyer with strong background in the semiconductor and electronics industry to represent our commercial interests in development projects and drive supplier strategy within the Home Comfort Division.
This hybrid role combines project purchasing strategic sourcing and semiconductor supply chain expertise ensuring successful new product introduction (NPI) and long-term cost competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities
Project Purchasing & NPI
Lead technical purchasing for semiconductor components in development projects.
Manage supplier involvement during early design phases.
Control time-to-market and ensure smooth introduction of new parts.
Support risk mitigation in semiconductor supply (allocation lead time lifecycle management).

Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Strategy
Develop and implement material field strategies for semiconductor and electronic components.
Build and manage relationships with global semiconductor suppliers and distributors.
Conduct cost analysis (should-costing cost breakdowns wafer/fab cost structure understanding).
Lead price and contract negotiations aligned with global targets.

Cross-Functional & Global Coordination
Act as interface between Business Unit R&D Quality and Suppliers.
Ensure operational support to global plants to secure supply continuity.
Cooperate group-wide within purchasing organizations.
Support dual sourcing and localization strategy in China.

Risk & Supply Chain Management
Monitor semiconductor market trends (capacity geopolitical risk fab constraints).
Manage supply risks including lifecycle (EOL/PCN) compliance (RoHS/REACH) and trade regulations.
Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions.

Qualifications :

Education
Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering (Electronics Electrical Semiconductor Industrial Engineering) or related field.

Experience
Minimum 5 years in Project Purchasing and Strategic Purchasing.
Mandatory experience in:
Semiconductor sourcing (ICs power semis analog/digital chips)
Electronics components procurement
Working with global semiconductor suppliers
Strong understanding of:
Semiconductor supply chain (IDM Fabless Foundry model)
NPI process and lifecycle management
Cost structure in semiconductor industry

Technical & Professional Skills
Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
Experience in price benchmarking and cost modeling.
Familiar with SAP and MS Office.
Knowledge of quality tools (APQP PPAP preferred).
Understanding of Incoterms and international trade compliance.
 

Languages
Business fluent English (mandatory).

Personal Attributes
Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
Cross-functional communicator.
Able to work in global and matrix organizations.
Willingness to travel internationally.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time