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

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.

• 1.
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, IT, or a related field.
• 2.
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of 4 years of strategic procurement or supply chain experience within an international industrial setting.
• 3. Negotiation
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven track record in commercial negotiations, contract management, and strategic supplier evaluation.
• 4.
  
  Languages:
  
  Proficiency in English (C1) and German (C1) is required for seamless collaboration with local and global stakeholders.
• 5. Mindset:
  Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail in contract review, and the ability to coordinate multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• 6. International Onboarding:
  Willingness to complete an intensive training of 3-6 months at TSMC Taiwan.

• 1. Industry Knowledge:
  Prior experience in the semiconductor, chemical, or advanced materials industry.
• 2.
  
  Certifications:
  
  Professional supply chain or procurement certifications (e.g., APICS CPIM/CSCP, ISM CPSM).
• 3. Global Mindset:
  Experience in collaborating with Asian business environments;
  Mandarin language skills are a plus.

• 1. Help build a completely new semiconductor manufacturing site in Europe.
• 2. Work in a highly international environment with colleagues across the world.
• 3. Shape processes instead of maintaining existing structures.
• 4. Participate in global projects and cross-functional collaboration.