Manager, Supply Chain & Procurement (ATA)

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Manager, Supply Chain & Procurement (ATA) (28956)

Requisition
28956
-Posted
- Purchasing

- Regular Exempt Full-Time Employee

Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR) is the world’s largest U.S. headquartered OSAT and is a global leader in outsourced semiconductor packaging and test services. With a strong track record of innovation, a broad and diverse geographic footprint and solid partnerships with lead customers, Amkor delivers high-quality solutions that enable the world’s leading semiconductor and electronics companies to bring advanced technologies to market.

The company’s comprehensive portfolio includes advanced packaging, wafer-level processing, and system-in-package solutions targeting applications for smartphones, data centers, artificial intelligence, automobiles and wearables. For more information visit  .

The Supply Chain & Procurement Manager is responsible for leading strategic sourcing, supplier management, procurement operations, and a growing team of procurement professionals. This role builds on the expertise of a Senior Buyer, adding leadership oversight, process ownership, and cross‑functional influence. The Manager will drive category strategy, optimize cost and supply continuity, develop supplier partnerships, and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.

This position plays a critical role in supporting operational readiness, long‑term procurement strategy, and the successful scale‑up of factory operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of buyers and procurement specialists, providing coaching, performance feedback, and career development.
• Allocate workload, set priorities, and ensure timely completion of procurement activities.
• Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and ethical sourcing within the procurement function.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Develop and execute global and regional sourcing strategies to support operational and financial objectives.
• Lead complex negotiations to secure favorable pricing, terms, quality, and long‑term supply assurance.
• Establish supplier scorecards, oversee performance reviews, and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to support technology, cost, and capacity requirements.

Procurement Operations & Process Improvement

• Oversee end‑to‑end procurement processes, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and alignment with internal controls.
• Lead initiatives to enhance procurement systems (SAP/MRP), workflows, automation tools, and reporting capabilities.
• Develop category playbooks, standardized procedures, and procurement best practices.
• Partner with Inventory, Planning, and Operations teams to optimize supply chain performance, VMI, JIT, and risk mitigation strategies.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Corporate Procurement to support new product introduction, cost modeling, budgeting, and contract review.
• Support strategic projects, factory readiness efforts, and corporate alignment on global sourcing initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional business reviews and present procurement strategies, supplier KPIs, cost savings, and risk assessments.
• Conduct market research, cost analysis, and benchmarking to identify opportunities for cost reduction and supply optimization.
• Prepare and deliver reports on procurement metrics, compliance, supplier health, and category spending.
• Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting related to procurement activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, including senior‑level buying responsibilities.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred (team lead, mentoring, or indirect management acceptable).
• Proven success in high‑level supplier negotiations and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
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