Senior Procurement Category Manager- Valves, Regulators & Containers for Semiconductor Applications
Merck KGaA
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Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.
Location: Chandler, AZ or Allentown, PA, United States, Ansan, Korea or Hsinchu, Taiwan or Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Work Model: Hybrid | Travel: 20% (Domestic and International Travel Required)
Your Role
The global semiconductor industry depends on precision, reliability, and an uninterrupted supply of critical materials and this role sits at the heart of that mission. As a Senior Procurement Category Manager within the Delivery Systems & Services Sourcing organization, you will own and drive the global category strategy for valves, regulators, and containers, a supply base that is foundational to the semiconductor materials portfolio. Your scope extends beyond Delivery Systems & Services to encompass the Specialty Gases and Thin Films businesses, making this one of the broadest and most strategically significant roles within Electronics Sourcing.
In this pivotal role, you will shape the supplier landscape, lead high-stakes negotiations, and develop robust supplier performance frameworks that deliver measurable value across multiple Electronics businesses. You will translate complex market intelligence into competitive advantage, partnering closely with global business partners and regional sourcing teams. Reporting to the Head of Procurement Delivery Systems and Services, you will operate as a key driver of supply security, innovation, and sustainability outcomes on a global scale.
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