Procurement Project Manager

Primary Duties & Responsibilities


* Project Delivery - Manage procurement and supply chain projects end-to-end, including wafer and substrate sourcing, supplier qualifications, contract transitions, and logistics planning.


* Supplier Coordination - Act as the project lead with suppliers, ensuring milestones are met, risks are addressed, and communications remain clear and professional.


* Risk & Continuity Planning - Support dual-sourcing, buffer strategies, and contingency planning to reduce exposure from single-source suppliers, trade regulations, or geopolitical instability.


* Cost & Efficiency Projects - Drive initiatives that deliver measurable savings, streamline procurement processes, and improve supplier performance.


* Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with engineering, quality, operations, planning and finance to align supply chain projects with technical requirements and production schedules.


* Capital & Logistics Support - Coordinate procurement readiness for capital tool moves, site transitions, and shutdown logistics.


* Metrics & Reporting - Track and report project progress, KPIs, and outcomes to procurement leadership and stakeholders.


* Process Improvement - Contribute to improving supplier scorecards, ERP workflows, and procurement best practices.


* Establish program charters, governance structures, and success criteria with a focus on quantifiable outcomes .


* Support digital transformation initiatives by adopting ERP analytics, Power BI, and AI-enhanced tools to improve visibility and forecasting.

Education & Experience


* Minimum 9 yr.

experience in related field plus 3+ years managing projects in semiconductor


* Bachelor's Degree required in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.

Skills


* Strong ability to analyze and interpret data to inform sourcing, risk management, and supplier performance decisions.


* Demonstrated success delivering projects on-time and within budget, particularly in supplier transitions and sourcing initiatives.


* Proficiency with ERP (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, or Ariba) and project management tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, or similar), Power BI and AI.


* Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.


* Ability to communicate across cultural differences and amongst different levels including executive leadership.


* Hands-on project execution with a bias for action.


* Data-driven decision-making and financial acumen.


* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.


* Strong collaboration skills across functions and geographies.


* Practical risk awareness - balancing urgency with long-term supply chain resilience.

Working Conditions


* This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week onsite in a manufacturing environment.


* The role involves working in an open office setting and...