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

European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) GmbH is the joint venture between TSMC, Bosch, Infineon and NXP. For the first time, global technology leader TSMC is building a semiconductor fab in the heart of Europe, offering cutting-edge manufacturing technologies for next-generation semiconductor products. ESMC represents a shared commitment to strengthening the European semiconductor ecosystem.

For our future fab in Dresden, we are looking for a highly motivated and committed:

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.

• Strategic Sourcing: Develop, negotiate, and execute end-to-end global sourcing strategies and contracts to ensure a highly resilient, cost-effective supply of critical materials.
• Supplier Partnership Management: Build and nurture long-term strategic relationships with a global supplier base to secure high-quality materials and services.
• Commercial Negotiation: Lead commercial negotiations, drive total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization, and actively manage commercial risks.
• Performance Monitoring: Evaluate and manage supplier performance against key quality, delivery, cost, and risk metrics to ensure full contract compliance.
• Risk & Supply Resilience: Proactively identify and resolve supplier-related issues, including delivery disruptions and quality deviations, using data-driven preventive actions.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate closely with engineering, fab operations, finance, and HQ procurement teams to align sourcing activities with production budgets and timelines.
• Process Excellence: Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement workflows and scale up supply chain operations.
• Governance & ESG: Ensure strict compliance with all internal policies, contractual obligations, trade laws, and ESG standards across all purchasing activities.

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

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

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