Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Capex, equipment and spare parts focused)

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Date: Apr 20, 2024

Location: Singapore, 04, SG

Company: Skyworks

 

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.  Our work culture values diversity, social responsibility, open communication, mutual trust and respect.  We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together can change the way the world communicates.

Requisition ID: 72469 

 

Job Description

Strategic Sourcing

  • Review commodity trends on regular basis and incorporate into company sourcing strategies.
  • Engagement with suppliers on pricing negotiations, product quality and key commercial terms. Drives cost savings and seek improvement in response time.
  • Keep ahead on geopolitical and macroeconomic events that will influence commodity pricings and markets.
  • Formulate and execute innovative and cost-effective commodity strategies that include and not limited to source, identify and introduction of alternate suppliers as part of BCP (Business Continuity Plan)
  • Stakeholder management. Drive and facilitate internal stakeholders for alternate source qualifications.
  • Initiate, facilitate RFx and decision matrix as part of supplier selection.


Operational Planning

  • Develop and implement purchasing strategies in order to optimize spend and inventory levels.
  • Management of materials requirement changes resulting from Engineering Change Notification (ECNs) and product End of Life (EOL).
  • Disposition of non-conforming, excess, obsolete, and / or high stock materials in a timely manner.
  • Monitor key functional metrics (KPIs) and create regular procurement reports to optimize expenses and improve effectiveness.
  • Contract management.


Supplier Management

  • Monitoring and improvement on supplier’s delivery, operations and quality performance. 
  • Supplier Performance Rating & Supplier Tiering, conduct and facilitate Supplier Development Review (SDR) meeting involving management executives from both entities.
  • Participate in Supplier Audit.
  • Build strong relationship and networks with strategic/key suppliers & internal customers.
  • Drive and execute commodity and pricing strategies. Work closely with cross functional groups. Provide feedback on supplier performance.


Report and analytics

  • Perform data analysis and statistics to control and support sourcing strategies and strategic planning via reports spool and data dashboard.

Job Requirements

  • Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Engineering (Electrical/Electronic), Business Studies/Administration/Management, Engineering (Mechanical),  Engineering (Mechatronic/Electromechanical) or equivalent.
  • Experienced in Semiconductor/Electronics Industry with working knowledge of legal terminologies and language related to supplier and/or vendor agreements and contracts.
  • At least 5 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
  • Preferably Executives specializing in Procurement/Supply Chain/Material & Warehouse Management.
  • Systems skills and working knowledge of ERP systems, MS Office, with advanced Excel knowledge.
  • Working knowledge of ERP software (SAP, Oracle, Ariba) and Power BI

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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