Specialist II, Purchasing
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Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field3-6 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain
- Strong experience in supplier management and negotiations
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Strong communication skills in English
- What sets you apart
- Experience in manufacturing or semiconductor industry
- SAP / Ariba experience
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Strong ownership and accountability mindset
- Apply today to be part of what's next.
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Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture. For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what's next, at the forefront of innovation and what's technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we're more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential. Job's mission As a Specialist II, Purchasing at ASM, you will play a key role in ensuring reliable and cost-effective supply across our operations. You will drive purchasing execution, manage supplier performance, and proactively mitigate supply risks to support business continuity and competitiveness. What you will be working on 1. Purchasing Operations Manage purchase orders (PO) end-to-end, from creation to delivery Ensure timely material supply aligned with production and business requirements Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks, shortages, and delays Adjust purchasing plans in response to demand fluctuations 2. Supplier Management Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned suppliers Monitor and evaluate supplier performance (QCD: Quality, Cost, Delivery) Lead supplier performance reviews and drive improvement actions Support supplier qualification and onboarding processes 3. Planning & Inventory Control Collaborate closely with planning teams to align supply with demand forecasts Optimize inventory levels to prevent stock-outs and excess inventory Support supplier capacity planning and long-term supply stability 4. Data & Process Management Maintain accurate purchasing data in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) Analyze purchasing performance and generate insights through reports Contribute to process improvement and standardization initiatives 5. Cross-functional Collaboration Partner with Manufacturing, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics teams Support new product introduction (NPI) and project sourcing activities Resolve escalations related to supply, cost, or quality issues
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