Global Procurement Director

A global, high-tech manufacturing organization is seeking a seasoned Global Category Director to lead sourcing strategy for critical direct materials categories within a semiconductor fabrication environment. This is a senior, high-visibility individual contributor role reporting into executive supply chain leadership.



The Role

This position owns the full strategic sourcing lifecycle on a global scale - from spend analysis and supplier market intelligence through negotiation, contracting, and ongoing supplier performance management. The successful candidate will drive cost, mitigate supply risk, and partner closely with Engineering, R&D, and Manufacturing teams across multiple international sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the global owner of assigned sourcing categories across multiple manufacturing locations
• Analyze global spend, demand, and supplier markets to identify cost, risk, and optimization opportunities
• Develop and maintain long-term category strategies, including supplier segmentation and continuity planning
• Plan and execute complex, high-value negotiations with strategic suppliers
• Lead global category and supplier review meetings
• Partner with Engineering and R&D on cost-reduction and process-improvement initiatives
• Negotiate, implement, and renew supplier agreements to improve cost, quality, and reliability
• Track supplier performance using scorecards, KPIs, and structured business reviews
  
  

Background & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required (advanced degree a plus)
• Strong experience in global category management and strategic sourcing
• Prior exposure to semiconductor fabrication or advanced manufacturing environments required
• Experience sourcing chemicals, bulk gases, and/or cylinder gases strongly preferred
• Process engineering or fab-floor experience is a plus
• Demonstrated success leading complex supplier negotiations
• Solid financial and cost-analysis skills
• Advanced Excel skills; strong presentation and communication capabilities
• Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  
  

Additional Details

• On-site role within a semiconductor manufacturing facility
• Candidates must be authorized and able to work on-site daily
• Global scope with significant impact on cost, supply continuity, and manufacturing performance